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P307 YEU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,597 mi
Last recorded123,597 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 YEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 123,597 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 116,162 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 116,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

alternator plug detatched

exhaust system corroded

few washer jets need adjustment

front brake discs slightly pitted

front numberplate damaged

front wipers slightly smearing screen

middle section clamp loose

minor exhaust leaks from middle section joints

n/s/r brake hose slightly perishing

o/s/f and o/s/r road wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s/f brake hose slightly perishing and slightly insecure

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f tyre has cuts on outer wall

o/s/r light lens damaged

oil around engine/gearbox

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

rear silencer has minor leak of gases

slight interaction on o/s/r light

slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

slight movement in upper support bearing in steering column

Pass 17 Oct 2007 104,729 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 104,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

advise ns /os rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2007 99,788 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 99,783 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 92,166 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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P307 YEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P307 YEU, 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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P307 YEU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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