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R887 VWO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,662 mi
Last recorded156,662 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 VWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 156,662 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 20 May 2017 156,662 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 28 May 2016 151,420 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service brake travel could be improved

Pass 30 May 2015 143,203 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2015 143,203 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2014 136,961 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 128,373 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 128,027 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front steering rack gaitors twisted

centre exhaust has a slight blow on joint

Pass 19 May 2012 119,376 miles

offside front lower door sill damaged

Fail 19 May 2012 119,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front lower door sill damaged

Pass 18 May 2011 114,581 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 114,575 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 100,804 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 84,757 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 75,415 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 75,413 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 73,590 miles

OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN DISTORTED, POSSIBLY VIA BEING LIFTED BY FORK LIFE. STRUCTURALLY SOUND STILL, NO CORROSION IN THESE AREAS.

VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TO N/S/F WITH ALL NEW SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. ALL GOOD.

Pass 3 Nov 2005 62,703 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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R887 VWO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R887 VWO, 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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R887 VWO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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