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M52 RSB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

198,028 mi
Last recorded198,028 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 RSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 198,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 186,703 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 186,506 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 174,902 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 161,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 157,200 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 153,092 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 146,377 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 139,864 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 129,757 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 120,582 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 114,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 107,455 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 107,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 99,390 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 89,303 miles

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

nearside rear brake caliper damp but not leaking at time of test

Pass 29 Oct 2005 79,931 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M52 RSB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 M52 RSB, 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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M52 RSB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 August 1998.

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