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R893 AOF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,974 mi
Last recorded143,974 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR893 AOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 143,974 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front and nearside rear tyre wearing down on legal limit

oil leak

play in steering arms

Fail 13 Apr 2016 143,974 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front and nearside rear tyre wearing down on legal limit

oil leak

play in steering arms

Pass 21 Mar 2015 134,695 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 127,100 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 127,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 120,165 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 113,745 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 109,150 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 109,074 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,263 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,674 miles

wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,789 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 80,696 miles

front shock absorber gaiters split

front wiper blades split

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 24 Apr 2006 73,904 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 73,733 miles

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

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

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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R893 AOF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R893 AOF, 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 R893 AOF registered?

R893 AOF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R893 AOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R893 AOF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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