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M666 GWN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,349 mi
Last recorded108,349 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 GWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,349 miles

both rear brake pipes covered in copper grease

engine cover

underside in slightly rusty condition

Fail 20 Dec 2016 108,345 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear brake pipes covered in copper grease

engine cover

underside in slightly rusty condition

Fail 8 Jan 2015 108,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

centre exhaust mount corroded

n/s/r tyre worn very low on inner shoulder and tyre tread cracking

o/s/f inner rear wishbone bush deteriorating

slight play in both front link arms

Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,045 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 102,893 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

airbag light on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 93,020 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on

front window tints too dark (illegal)

near side inner cv boot loose

near side mirror casing broken

Fail 7 Apr 2011 93,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on

front window tints too dark (illegal)

near side inner cv boot loose

near side mirror casing broken

Pass 10 Mar 2010 83,115 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 83,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

screen chipped in zone a, airbag light is on, offside rear wheel damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2008 82,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 76,272 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 76,195 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag lamp is on †Off side blade is torn †Wiper motor is weak and near to a failure †Front strut top mounts are worn

Pass 31 Mar 2006 68,849 miles

front struts top mounts are worn

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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M666 GWN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 M666 GWN, 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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M666 GWN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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