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R121 ETX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,776 mi
Last recorded120,776 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 ETX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 120,776 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor pan area previously welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately front and rear inner sill areas previously welded repairs (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill area previous welded repair (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor pan area previously welded (2.4.A.3)

decelerometer brake test carried out in place of RBT test due to vehicle ride height

nearside and offside inner sills corroded and have been under sealed.Also the vehicle is fitted with plastic over sills which prevent a full inspection of the outer sill

non standard suspension fitted

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 20 Jan 2018 120,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor pan area previously welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately front and rear inner sill areas previously welded repairs (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill area previous welded repair (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately floor pan area previously welded (2.4.A.3)

decelerometer brake test carried out in place of RBT test due to vehicle ride height

nearside and offside inner sills corroded and have been under sealed.Also the vehicle is fitted with plastic over sills which prevent a full inspection of the outer sill

non standard suspension fitted

underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Jan 2017 115,914 miles

Condensation in Offside Headlamp Glass

Minor Chips In Windcsreen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 114,134 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Both Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusting And Pitting On Inner Faces

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Headlamp Lens Deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2016 114,134 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Rusting

Both Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusting And Pitting On Inner Faces

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Headlamp Lens Deteriorated

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 113,063 miles

Both Inner Sills Rusting

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Rusting And Pitting

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Front Brake Disc Back Plate Missing

Offside Front Brake Discs BAck Plate Rusting

Rear Brake Disds Rusting And Pitting

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 1 Feb 2014 112,294 miles

All Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting

Condensation In Both Front Indicator Lamps

Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Outer Driveshaft GAitor Perishing

Rear Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Slight Movement In Both Rear Wheel Bearings

Tested In Wet Conditions

Fail 1 Feb 2014 112,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting

Condensation In Both Front Indicator Lamps

Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Outer Driveshaft GAitor Perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted

Slight Movement In Both Rear Wheel Bearings

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 23 Jan 2013 110,544 miles

Decelerometer test carried out in place of RBT test due to vehicle ride height and not to cause damage to vehicle

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front inner brake disc surfaces showing corrosion

Nearside and offside inner sills showing corrosion and over sills fitted

Nearside and offside inner sills showing previous welding repairs

Nearside trackrod end has additional lock nut fitted

Non standard headlamp bulbs fitted

Non standard suspension fitted

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front floor pan gromet area heavily corroded

Various small stone chips to windscreen

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 16 Jan 2012 105,842 miles

Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Chips In Windscreen

Front Brake Discs Rusted And Pitted On Inner Faces

Nearside Rear Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Slight Play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 10 Jan 2011 101,050 miles

Both Front Chassis Arms Rusting

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusted

Offside Rear Brake Pipe Rusting

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2010 95,171 miles

discs corroding

grease around offside cv boot

lift in top strut mounts

rear number plate discolouring

repairs to floor to sill areas

Fail 13 Feb 2009 95,146 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside headlamp mountings brocken,still sicure

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate heavly marked

Slight front brake inbalance

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 80,819 miles

grease around cv boots

lift in top strut mounts

offside front tyre worn on limit

oil leaks

play in rear wheel bearings

rear discs corroded

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 4 Nov 2006 66,066 miles

middle exhaust box corroded & blowing

o/s & n/s front lower arm bushes starting to perish

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 25 Nov 2005 62,886 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

nearside rear tyre slight cracking at edge of tread

offside front brake pad linings low

wear evident on front brake discs

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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R121 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R121 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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R121 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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