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R883 MEW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,710 mi
Last recorded97,710 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 MEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,710 miles

bothside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside front wheel binding

offside rear tyre worn from edge

power steering belt perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2012 94,356 miles

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre worn from inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside wiper blade smearing

power steering belt perished

Fail 13 Apr 2012 94,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

engine oil level low

nearside front tyre worn from inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside wiper blade smearing

power steering belt perished

Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,415 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,018 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perished

power steering belt perished

Fail 21 Apr 2010 87,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre perished

power steering belt perished

Pass 1 May 2009 82,571 miles

check rear brakes balance low to o/s

engine oil level low

o/s/rear brake pipes clean & grease

Fail 30 Apr 2009 82,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

check rear brakes balance low to o/s

engine oil level low

o/s/rear brake pipes clean & grease

Pass 24 Apr 2008 78,578 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 74,250 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 69,016 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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R883 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 100,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R883 MEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R883 MEW registered?

R883 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R883 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 MEW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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