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R938 ERP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,173 mi
Last recorded213,173 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 ERP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 213,173 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills jack damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2009 20,458 miles

oil leak

play rear hubs

rear arm bushes worn

screen stone chipped

wear front disc

Pass 23 Jan 2009 204,044 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 187,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 187,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 174,684 miles

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

Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops split

Pass 27 Jan 2006 157,011 miles

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

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

exhaust downpipe heat shield loose

middle exhaust box bracket brocken off exhaust

offside mirror casing loose

temperature light flashing on dash/coolant leak from housing on side off head

Fail 18 Jan 2006 156,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R938 ERP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R938 ERP, 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 R938 ERP registered?

R938 ERP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R938 ERP safe to buy?

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