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R913 GHO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,181 mi
Last recorded140,181 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 GHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 140,181 miles

both front and rear number plates have slight cracks

front link bar rubber bushes has freeplay due to wear both sides

n/s/r tyre has perishing cracks

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion both sides

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Fail 2 Aug 2012 140,181 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front and rear number plates have slight cracks

front link bar rubber bushes has freeplay due to wear both sides

n/s/r tyre has perishing cracks

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion both sides

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2011 128,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight play in steering column top bush

Fail 25 Sep 2010 121,400 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 121,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 111,806 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 111,526 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 110,074 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 101,258 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 101,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 85,693 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 85,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 70,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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R913 GHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R913 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 R913 GHO registered?

R913 GHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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