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P50 VDH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,963 mi
Last recorded94,963 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 VDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 94,963 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2013 90,066 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,008 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2011 70,037 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

front brake discs nearing limit

front number plate slightly damaged

front number plate slightly delaminated

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 7 Sep 2011 70,031 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

front brake discs nearing limit

front number plate slightly damaged

front number plate slightly delaminated

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,581 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 59,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 50,431 miles

Rear number plate backing starting to discolour but still readable.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 50,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate backing starting to discolour but still readable.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,002 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 43,002 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wiper blades poor at clearing screen

Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,679 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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P50 VDH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P50 VDH, 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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What year was P50 VDH registered?

P50 VDH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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