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R992 OVJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,945 mi
Last recorded145,945 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 OVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 145,945 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 129,848 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 129,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 115,626 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 103,260 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 94,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 86,280 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 77,803 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,406 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 60,437 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 60,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 49,047 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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R992 OVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R992 OVJ, 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 R992 OVJ registered?

R992 OVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R992 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R992 OVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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