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A18 HPP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,225 mi
Last recorded195,225 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 195,225 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 195,225 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 190,013 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 189,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 182,363 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 169,414 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 156,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 156,189 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 138,742 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 138,742 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Off side steering rack small amount of play

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 127,565 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)

Pass 22 May 2007 115,304 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 115,126 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

both front antiroll bar drop link bushes worn

both rear bump stops worn and perished

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

chip in front screen

off side front wiper split

Pass 10 May 2006 100,042 miles

OS h/lamp chipped

OSF tyre near wear limit

Play in power steering rack

Windscreen 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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A18 HPP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A18 HPP, 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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A18 HPP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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