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R99 OLF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,293 mi
Last recorded15,293 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 OLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 15,293 miles

o/s rear shocker slightly leaking

n/s front lower suspension arm inner bushes deterioating

front brake discs lipped

Fail 17 Jan 2011 15,293 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs lipped

n/s front lower suspension arm inner bushes deterioating

o/s rear shocker slightly leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2011 15,293 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deterioating

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play n/s track rod end

slight play o/s raer wheel bearing

Pass 24 Dec 2009 10,683 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2009 10,683 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,456 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 7,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine miss-fire

Fail 9 Nov 2007 7,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine miss-fire

Pass 1 Aug 2006 6,574 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 6,574 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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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R99 OLF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R99 OLF, 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 R99 OLF registered?

R99 OLF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R99 OLF safe to buy?

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