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R122 FGX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,844 mi
Last recorded141,844 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 FGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 141,844 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR DANGLERS (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported INNER WING GROMMET (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 141,844 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR DANGLERS (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported INNER WING GROMMET (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 141,261 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL LEANING OUT AT TOP IN AT BOTTOM

Pass 13 Sep 2018 140,315 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 139,134 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread and sidewall

Removed insecure steering wheel cover

Fail 6 Sep 2017 139,110 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread and sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2016 136,895 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 136,894 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 134,916 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 134,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 131,719 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 131,719 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 129,127 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 126,071 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 112,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 122,895 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 120,379 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 120,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 115,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 114,435 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 114,324 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 112,429 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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R122 FGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R122 FGX, 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 R122 FGX registered?

R122 FGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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