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R132 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,470 mi
Last recorded120,470 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2011 120,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2010 114,084 miles

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

Coolant leak

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

THE VEHICLE ONLY JUST PASSED THE EMMISSIONS TEST ALL READINGS ONLY JUST IN AND CLOSE

Fail 25 May 2010 114,084 miles

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

Coolant leak

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

THE VEHICLE ONLY JUST PASSED THE EMMISSIONS TEST ALL READINGS ONLY JUST IN AND CLOSE

Pass 2 May 2009 103,262 miles

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

SLIGHT WEEP ON EXHAUST AT CONVERTER

VERY CLOSE ON EMMISSIONS TEST CO AND LAMBDA ONLY JUST IN

Pass 22 May 2008 93,563 miles

ADVISE FRONT SECTION EXHAUST POOR CONDITION

Pass 31 May 2007 78,473 miles

ADVISE EXHAUSTSYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

SMELL OF PETROL BUT NO EVIDENT LEAK

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 May 2006 65,446 miles

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

slight movement at steering colum

Fail 16 May 2006 65,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight movement at steering colum

Pass 1 Jun 2005 57,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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R132 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R132 UKO, 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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R132 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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