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R922 EBW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,902 mi
Last recorded81,902 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 EBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 81,902 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 81,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2014 75,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,016 miles

o/s front tyre sidewall worn

o/s wing mirror cover missing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,064 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,334 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 67,266 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 63,455 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 62,275 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 62,275 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,358 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 57,631 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside front tyre becoming perished

nearside rear tyre becoming perished

nearside rear wheel bearing suspect becoming slightly noisy

offside rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 23 Mar 2006 55,096 miles

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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R922 EBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R922 EBW, 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 R922 EBW registered?

R922 EBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R922 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R922 EBW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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