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R114 UHE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,474 mi
Last recorded133,474 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 UHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2015 133,474 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases not attached (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside inner rack joint has movement

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 133,438 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint of rear silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold flange (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance wrong intensity (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Nearside nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished on side walls (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 27 Oct 2014 127,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 127,766 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 119,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 111,796 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 111,737 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 105,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 105,277 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 102,133 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 102,133 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 99,246 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 95,703 miles

no reverse lights

Fail 18 Nov 2008 95,701 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

no reverse lights

Pass 9 Nov 2007 92,023 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 88,935 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 83,256 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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R114 UHE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R114 UHE, 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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R114 UHE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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