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R140 VOP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,366 mi
Last recorded49,366 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 VOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 49,366 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,774 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,106 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 48,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 47,243 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,557 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2018 45,246 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 26 May 2017 43,735 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 42,374 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe been greased

offside rear brake pipe been greased

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 42,352 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe been greased

offside rear brake pipe been greased

oil leak

oil light flashing

Pass 26 May 2015 41,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 41,273 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 38,365 miles

Battery slightly insecure

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high level stop light not working

offside front sill holed by jacking point, outside prescribed area

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,023 miles

Battery insecure

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

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in front shock absorber top mountings

Strong advise: both front tyres bald on edges

high level stop light not working

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2012 30,527 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Rear axle subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Mar 2011 27,241 miles

front brake pads low, discs corroded inner surface

nail in offside front going flat tyre

nearside front tyre bald outer edge

offside rear tyre perished and slight out of shape

rear nearside tyre low on tread, perished and going out of shape

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2010 24,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,083 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,496 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 13,183 miles

rear exhaust outer casing in poor condition.

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 VOP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VOP, 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 VOP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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