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R140 HTG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,467 mi
Last recorded69,467 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 HTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2024 69,467 miles

Emissions unable to be completed fumes entering cabin during full catalyst test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail bulge (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 66,923 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 64,117 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 61,811 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,781 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Floor pan excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,874 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,517 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,373 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,514 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 27,171 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 27,171 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,167 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 26,960 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 26,755 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,665 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 26,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,586 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,458 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,354 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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R140 HTG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R140 HTG, 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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R140 HTG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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