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R892 YOE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,164 mi
Last recorded117,164 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 YOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 117,164 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 117,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 112,203 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 112,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2011 108,203 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 108,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,744 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 90,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 4 Nov 2008 90,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 86,627 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 85,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s driveshaft inner gaiter split

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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R892 YOE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R892 YOE, 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 R892 YOE registered?

R892 YOE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R892 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R892 YOE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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