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R887 OMJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,061 mi
Last recorded124,061 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 OMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 124,061 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 119,185 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 115,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 115,305 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2012 115,220 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 May 2012 115,220 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 104,170 miles

both rear shock absorbers badly corroded

exhaust centre section has a minor leak

front number plate cracked

gearbox leaking

nearside rear caliper handbrake return spring missing

offside front sill damaged at jacking point

rear axle badly corroded

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Fail 12 May 2011 104,170 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorbers badly corroded

exhaust centre section has a minor leak

front number plate cracked

gearbox leaking

nearside rear caliper handbrake return spring missing

offside front sill damaged at jacking point

rear axle badly corroded

slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes

Pass 13 May 2010 99,356 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 99,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2009 94,679 miles

overheated during test

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 19 May 2009 94,679 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 14 May 2008 89,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2007 83,752 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 83,745 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front to rear and offside rear brake pipes have flared up under plastic coating, unable to check.

offside front bottom ball joint incorrect

Pass 17 May 2006 78,332 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 78,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise spare tyre flat

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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R887 OMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R887 OMJ, 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.

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What year was R887 OMJ registered?

R887 OMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 July 1998.

Is R887 OMJ safe to buy?

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