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S260 RCR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,126 mi
Last recorded56,126 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 RCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,126 miles

4 wheel trims fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge & has cuts in tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,264 miles

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,717 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 48,717 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 45,149 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 45,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,520 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 37,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,861 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,528 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 31,506 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,392 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre starting to crack

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,192 miles

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

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

various small chips in screen

Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,180 miles

all brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,937 miles

Chip in o/s/f headlamp .

rear axle bushes worn.

Pass 22 Jul 2005 25,128 miles

Near side rear tyre tread is slightly perished

Off side front headlight glass is chipped

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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S260 RCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S260 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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S260 RCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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