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R112 ETX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,907 mi
Last recorded115,907 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 ETX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 115,907 miles

General Age Related Corrosion and Wear To Underside

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 104,168 miles

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

general age related corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,263 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 91,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 91,185 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 91,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2019 90,168 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 90,165 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 89,823 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front both brake hose ferrals corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both brake hose ferrals corroded linking over axle

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,420 miles

Corrosion to both front suspension arms.

Corrosion to front subframe.

Exhaust system corroded.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Underside of vehicle getting rusty.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,033 miles

All underside components very rusty/corroded.

Both rear axle bushes starting to perish.

Both rear brake disc's rusty and glazed.

Brake pedal rubber wearing.

Exhaust system very rusty.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

N/S/F tyre starting to mis-shape on inner shoulder.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in O/S of steering rack.

Slight play in both rear suspension top mounts.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 88,761 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

all front suspenssion corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

front sub frame corroded

genral under body corrosion

metal power steeing pipes corroded

o/s/r floor corroded

tank straps corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 88,761 miles

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

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

all front suspenssion corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

front sub frame corroded

genral under body corrosion

metal power steeing pipes corroded

o/s/r floor corroded

tank straps corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,296 miles

All front suspension corroded.

Brake pedal rubber wearing out.

Exhaust rattle.

Front subframe very corroded.

Metal power steering pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R floor very corroded.

Tank straps rusty.

Underside of vehicle generally quite rusty.

Fail 4 Aug 2014 88,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

All front suspension corroded.

Brake pedal rubber wearing out.

Exhaust rattle.

Front subframe very corroded.

Metal power steering pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R floor very corroded.

Tank straps rusty.

Underside of vehicle generally quite rusty.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,119 miles

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES CORRODED

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

UNABLE TO TEST BOTH OUTTER SILLS DUE TO BODY KIT KITTED

Fail 5 Aug 2013 88,116 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT WISHBONES CORRODED

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

UNABLE TO TEST BOTH OUTTER SILLS DUE TO BODY KIT KITTED

Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,649 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,728 miles

Both sills have slight corrosion

Offside rear floor pan has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,650 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 78,858 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 76,683 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 73,790 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 73,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 72,171 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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R112 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R112 ETX, 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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R112 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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