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S233 RCR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,410 mi
Last recorded92,410 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 RCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2013 92,410 miles

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

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

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

engine noise, pos water pump.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 85,159 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 2 Aug 2011 82,309 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 81,567 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2009 74,508 miles

Baffles are loose in rear exhaust silencer

Near siode rear coil spring showing signs of rust

Windscreen is chipped in zone A and has been repaired

Pass 14 Jul 2008 67,086 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,869 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 57,207 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 50,932 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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S233 RCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S233 RCR, 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 S233 RCR registered?

S233 RCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S233 RCR safe to buy?

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