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R117 HPU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,724 mi
Last recorded127,724 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 HPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 127,724 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 124,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 121,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 121,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 111,716 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 111,505 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2009 107,026 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 107,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 100,434 miles

Damage to N/S outer sill and doors.

Front number plate damaged.

N/S/F brake disc worn down to wear limit.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F brake disc worn down close to wear limit.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 100,434 miles

Damage to N/S outer sill and doors.

Front number plate damaged.

N/S/F brake disc worn down to wear limit.

O/S/F brake disc worn down close to wear limit.

Fail 19 Dec 2007 96,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on power steering pipe.

front registration plate damaged.

off side rear tyre perished.

slight leak from radiator

Pass 19 Dec 2007 96,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on power steering pipe.

front registration plate damaged.

off side rear tyre perished.

slight leak from radiator

Pass 28 Dec 2006 92,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on power steering pipes.

front pads low.

front registration plate damaged.

near side rear tyre 2mm on edge

removed air freshners from interior mirror.

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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R117 HPU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R117 HPU, 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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R117 HPU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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