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R141 LCD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,179 mi
Last recorded142,179 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 LCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 142,179 miles

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 1 May 2018 140,169 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 140,169 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 138,514 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 138,514 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 136,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 133,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 129,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 125,032 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 116,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 103,491 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 90,732 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)

Fail 12 May 2009 90,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 90,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 May 2008 81,613 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 81,613 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 72,908 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 63,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

shock absorbers are getting weak

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Fail 11 May 2006 63,917 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

shock absorbers are weak

slight exhaust blow at joint

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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R141 LCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R141 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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R141 LCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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