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R890 GHO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,680 mi
Last recorded127,680 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 GHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 127,680 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 127,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 106,433 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 106,433 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 89,791 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 89,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 78,685 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 65,902 miles

play in front top strut mounts when wheels raised on hoist

Fail 26 May 2007 65,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 59,167 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 59,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

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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R890 GHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R890 GHO, 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 R890 GHO registered?

R890 GHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R890 GHO safe to buy?

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