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M4 GRA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

167,320 mi
Last recorded167,320 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 GRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 167,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 161,589 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 161,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 157,364 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 150,462 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 145,884 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2021 145,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2020 137,041 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 134,578 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 134,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 121,934 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 121,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,849 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 110,849 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

rear brake binding Both rear (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres tread close to limit

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 107,244 miles

slight bind nsr brake

Pass 11 Nov 2015 103,896 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 100,835 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,818 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge and getting low

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge and getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 93,484 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 88,355 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 83,593 miles

Pitting to all brake disc's

Pass 25 Nov 2009 79,194 miles

Corrosion to all metal brake disc's

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

Offside front strut starting to leak just within MOT limits

Park brake slow to release

Fail 18 Nov 2009 79,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Corrosion to all metal brake disc's

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

Offside front strut starting to leak just within MOT limits

Park brake slow to release

Pass 19 Nov 2008 73,636 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 68,381 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 68,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 62,549 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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M4 GRA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M4 GRA, 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 M4 GRA registered?

M4 GRA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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