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E663 MAD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,059 mi
Last recorded144,059 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE663 MAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 144,059 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 143,834 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

drivers airbag removed for competition rally use

floor area and sills corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 143,834 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak loose at joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed rubbing on drive shafts (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front suspension, hubs corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear play in both rear wheel bearings

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 143,805 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 143,613 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 143,186 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 143,180 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 143,014 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle modified for track use

Pass 21 Nov 2017 142,544 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle sections joint (Clamp tight but exhaust loose) (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 21 Nov 2017 142,544 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle sections joint (Clamp tight but exhaust loose) (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very small hole (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 25 Nov 2016 142,138 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 142,138 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 141,791 miles

tinted windows fitted to front doors

Fail 29 Apr 2013 141,791 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

pin hole in o/s outer drive shaft boot

tinted windows fitted to front doors

Pass 29 Nov 2011 140,650 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 36,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,078 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 36,075 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 36,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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E663 MAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E663 MAD, 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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E663 MAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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