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R93 OEW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,609 mi
Last recorded154,609 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 OEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 15 Feb 2017 154,609 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all4 recomend change asap (4.1.E.1)

all 4 wheel arches in poor condition

inner and outer sills in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2016 148,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 142,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 148,135 miles

body rusty all over

Pass 13 Feb 2013 125,058 miles

starting to corrode all over, including arches

Pass 16 Feb 2012 110,082 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 101,455 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,801 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 76,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,952 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 60,231 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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R93 OEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R93 OEW, 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 R93 OEW registered?

R93 OEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R93 OEW safe to buy?

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