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A355 WEV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

234,147 mi
Last recorded234,147 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA355 WEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 234,147 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 May 2023 234,147 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking filter union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 234,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 231,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

air intake pipe broken

Pass 18 Feb 2019 228,642 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 228,331 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 228,331 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 224,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s front brake low efficiency

Fail 7 Dec 2016 224,590 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 20 Nov 2015 221,797 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 220,789 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 220,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 220,761 miles

Advise front discs corroded ok in brake rollers

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 220,758 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Advise front discs corroded ok in brake rollers

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 220,656 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 220,288 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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A355 WEV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,760cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A355 WEV, 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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A355 WEV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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