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A12 UUT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,422 mi
Last recorded90,422 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 UUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 90,422 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

inner vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 14 May 2020 90,422 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

inner vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2019 89,694 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 1 Apr 2019 89,694 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,865 miles

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

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 84,865 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 81,687 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,181 miles

fuel hose ferruel (by fuel filter) heavily corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

movement to o/s rear wheel bearing

slight play to n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 8 Jun 2013 75,108 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

fuel hose ferruel (by fuel filter) heavily corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

movement to o/s rear wheel bearing

slight play to n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 May 2012 71,083 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 70,857 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front wipers split at ends

general corrosion around body

ns sill damaged

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr wheel arch slightly corroded

radiator leaking coolant

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 6 May 2011 70,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front wipers split at ends

general corrosion around body

ns sill damaged

nsr wheel arch corroded

osr wheel arch slightly corroded

radiator leaking coolant

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,512 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,675 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,498 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 64,468 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside rear inner brake hoses are becoming heavily corroded

nearside front tyre is wearing heavily on the inner edge

oil leak-engine/transmission area

steering rack has slight play in the nearside inner joint

Pass 13 Sep 2006 59,070 miles

play in offside steering rack end

Fail 12 Sep 2006 59,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2006 58,796 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

some play in o/s/f steering rack

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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A12 UUT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A12 UUT, 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 A12 UUT registered?

A12 UUT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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