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R902 AWS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,004 mi
Last recorded177,004 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 AWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 177,004 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 168,285 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 158,591 miles

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

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

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

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

rear of both front wheel arches has some corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2014 154,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 140,074 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 134,069 miles

front wipers are split

offside rear coil spring is corroded

offside rear shock absorber is corroded

oil leak from engine

rear axle bushes are perished

rear metal brake pipes are corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

tread is distorted on offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 129,673 miles

rear axel bushes are perished

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroding

nearside front side light is dull

nearside rear brake is binding

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

slight harshness in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jul 2011 129,673 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroding

nearside front side light is dull

nearside rear brake is binding

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

rear axel bushes are perished

slight harshness in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 126,147 miles

both rear tyres are on 3mm

front lower arm bushes are perishing

front number plate is loose

front to rear metal brake pipes are corroding

gear knob is broken

offside rear brake is binding slightly

oil leak on underside of engine

power steering pipes are corroding

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2009 123,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 119,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 111,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine under tray loose

Pass 21 Mar 2006 104,677 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 104,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine tray insecure

nail in offside rear tyre

power steering pipes corroded

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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R902 AWS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R902 AWS, 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 R902 AWS registered?

R902 AWS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R902 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R902 AWS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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