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R137 HGP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,927 mi
Last recorded73,927 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 HGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 73,927 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 73,927 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Lower end broken off (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread and nearing limit of wear at outer tread edge area

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,414 miles

Front wiper blades in poor condition.

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and perished.

Offside front bumper insecure.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 71,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front wiper blades in poor condition.

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and perished.

Offside front bumper insecure.

Slight leak at centre exhaust pipe clamp.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 65,086 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 59,676 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,228 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 48,947 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 48,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,279 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 41,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 36,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,943 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 31,710 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,315 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 25,874 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 25,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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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R137 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R137 HGP, 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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R137 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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