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R994 SLE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,890 mi
Last recorded202,890 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 SLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 202,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 202,890 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 194,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 May 2011 187,299 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

front brake discs worn & rear brake discs worn & pitted

rear wheels binding slightly

Fail 26 May 2011 187,299 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

front brake discs worn & rear brake discs worn & pitted

rear wheels binding slightly

Pass 14 May 2010 178,532 miles

Front brake pads near limit

O/S/F mirror has a small crack in it

Pass 24 Apr 2009 166,278 miles

front tyres near limit

handbrake travel near top

Fail 11 Apr 2008 152,803 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/S/F N/S/F N/S/R tyres perrished

O/S/R door won't open

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 152,803 miles

O/S/F N/S/F N/S/R tyres perrished

O/S/R door won't open

Pass 30 Mar 2007 145,104 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 145,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 132,786 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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R994 SLE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R994 SLE, 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 R994 SLE registered?

R994 SLE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R994 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 SLE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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