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M9 BWL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,020 mi
Last recorded119,020 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 BWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 119,020 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 118,287 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 115,809 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 115,809 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 112,136 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 111,393 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 109,901 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 105,123 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Air suspension fitted all round.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 105,052 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 103,904 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

brake pedal becoming spongy

sligh roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 30 Apr 2012 103,904 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake pedal becoming spongy

sligh roughness in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 100,291 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 94,510 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,112 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 84,165 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 84,165 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 64,373 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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M9 BWL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M9 BWL, 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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M9 BWL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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