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R123 EHP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,663 mi
Last recorded79,663 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 EHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2023 79,663 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bottom bolt insecure (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 68,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axel bushes worn

suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 68,965 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axel bushes worn

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,344 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 61,901 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear axle mounts worn

Pass 20 Nov 2018 59,950 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

rear axle mounts deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,917 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear axle mounts deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,425 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,314 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,964 miles

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 37,949 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,807 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,335 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 35,335 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 33,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,980 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,741 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 22,515 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 27,515 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 25,211 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 22,940 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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R123 EHP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R123 EHP, 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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R123 EHP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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