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R112 PAE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,741 mi
Last recorded167,741 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 PAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 167,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 164,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 28 Feb 2025 164,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 28 Mar 2024 160,367 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 150,556 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2021 143,014 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 135,768 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2019 131,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 127,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 123,430 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 123,430 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 119,210 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 114,469 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 114,416 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 109,810 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 104,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 94,035 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 94,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 88,811 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 88,811 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 78,408 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 73,205 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,942 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 PAE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PAE, 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 R112 PAE registered?

R112 PAE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R112 PAE safe to buy?

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