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MBZ 4491

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,011 mi
Last recorded90,011 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 4491
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 90,011 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,237 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 88,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Coolant leak

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 88,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm off strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass missing (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to floor area with in 30cm of mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sides front outer sills corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 86,171 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,602 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front tyre - 3mm tread depth

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,383 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow in centre box join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 79,562 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,892 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 72,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 72,251 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,328 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated 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)

offside front and nearside outer sills to floor corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 68,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,495 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 64,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 61,457 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 61,453 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 58,338 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 54,471 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,111 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 50,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,599 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 44,599 miles

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

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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MBZ 4491 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MBZ 4491, 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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MBZ 4491 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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