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R138 LCD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 LCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025
Fail 12 Aug 2025

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 48,970 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high cannot be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high cannot be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant leak/engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 43,462 miles

Front top mounts worn

Fail 12 Dec 2023 43,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both fronts x2 (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front mirror loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under body rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 43,366 miles

Offside Front Lower part of wing damaged as it attaches to outer sill.

Offside Outer sill damaged.

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked.

Fail 24 Sep 2022 43,366 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower part of wing damaged as it attaches to outer sill.

Offside Outer sill damaged.

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,079 miles

Offside Front Seat slightly lose between runner sliders, seat frame and runners secure

Pass 30 Nov 2019 41,435 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Offside Rear Lens cracked

Pass 8 May 2019 41,427 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 41,288 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 4,078 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 40,372 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,047 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 39,228 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 38,664 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken at weld

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre starting to show signs of derterioration/perishing

Fail 29 May 2013 38,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust mounting broken at weld

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre starting to show signs of derterioration/perishing

Pass 31 May 2012 37,701 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,826 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2010 35,235 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 35,235 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 34,186 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,006 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,393 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 29,393 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 27,064 miles

Off Side rear light lens cracked, Rear exhaust box casing breaking up, Near Side front and both rear tyre outer walls damaged / deteriorated.

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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R138 LCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R138 LCD, 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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R138 LCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R138 LCD shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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