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R133 WWP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,158 mi
Last recorded77,158 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 WWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 77,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 76,832 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,633 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,547 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,471 miles

Nearside Rear rear near side Tyre requires replacing due to separation of the tread

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,399 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 76,398 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns rear tyre cracking

os rear tyre cracking

slight play os ns rear hub

surface corrosion os ns rear inner strut tops

Fail 16 Dec 2014 73,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ns rear tyre cracking

os rear tyre cracking

slight play os ns rear hub

surface corrosion os ns rear inner strut tops

Fail 12 Nov 2014 73,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Near side rear tyre has cracking on the outside wall and wall damage

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side rear tyre has cracking on the inside wall and close to wear markers

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering belt loose

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 70,257 miles

nearside front tyre worn too 1.6mm outer edge 1mm *needs attention*

nearside rear front shock absorber deteriorating

offside front tyre worn too 2mm outer edge

offside rear front shock absorber deteriorating

oily residue rear of engine

rear reg deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2013 70,257 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn too 1.6mm outer edge 1mm *needs attention*

nearside rear front shock absorber deteriorating

offside front tyre worn too 2mm outer edge

offside rear front shock absorber deteriorating

oily residue rear of engine

rear reg deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2012 67,330 miles

both rear wheel bearings slight play

corrosion around brake lines

near side front flexi brake hose perished

near side rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

oily residue around engine

Fail 26 Oct 2012 67,307 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

both rear wheel bearings slight play

corrosion around brake lines

near side front flexi brake hose perished

near side rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

oily residue around engine

Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,066 miles

front brake hoses perishing

fuel tank straps corroded

near side rear quarter panel damaged

off side front track rod end retaining nut damaged but still servicable

off side rear tyre approaching

parking brake close to no reserve travel

play in both front strut top mounts

rear wheel bearings have slight play

squeak from off side front track rod

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,683 miles

both front flexi brake hoses deterating

both front strut tops slight play

both rear tyres slight damage none to cords

both rear wheels slightly buckled

load compensator stiff

near side front tyre split not to cords

off side cv boot greasey no visable split or hole

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight ruffness in steering system

wipers slightly smere windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2010 60,645 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses deterating

both front strut tops slight play

both rear tyres slight damage none to cords

both rear wheels slightly buckled

load compensator stiff

near side front tyre split not to cords

off side cv boot greasey no visable split or hole

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight ruffness in steering system

wipers slightly smere windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2009 56,840 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 56,840 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut to sidewall (no cord exposed)

n/s/r tyre has cut to sidewall (no cord exposed)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 53,076 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,392 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

hand brake large travel

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2006 46,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R133 WWP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R133 WWP, 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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R133 WWP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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