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R121 MTL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

212,876 mi
Last recorded212,876 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 MTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 212,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front wishbone inner bushes worn and perished

both sills damaged and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti roll bar corroded

n/s headlamp cracked

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 27 Sep 2012 212,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front wishbone inner bushes worn and perished

both sills damaged and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti roll bar corroded

n/s headlamp cracked

n/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 19 Sep 2011 196,145 miles

Nearside front headlight cracked

Centre exhaust mount broken off

Front number plate delaminating

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front dip beam pattern poor

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Stone chips on screen

Pass 19 Sep 2011 196,145 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken off

Front number plate delaminating

Nearside front headlight cracked

Offside front dip beam pattern poor

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Stone chips on screen

Pass 2 Oct 2010 181,203 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 181,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 170,642 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 170,631 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise front number plate slightly deterated

Pass 9 Oct 2008 155,514 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 139,600 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 139,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 12,505 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 124,997 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2005 112,847 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slightly marked but readable at the time of test.

o/s/f headlamp slightly chipped but not interferring with aim at the time of test.

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 MTL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R121 MTL, 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 MTL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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