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R154 SEL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,836 mi
Last recorded125,836 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 SEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 125,836 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 120,359 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 120,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 115,146 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 115,130 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 109,746 miles

****SUSPECT N/S/F WHEEL BEARING WORN****

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE ALSO VERY POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PARTING AND POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 109,741 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM LOAD COMP TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEXT TO FUEL FILTER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

****SUSPECT N/S/F WHEEL BEARING WORN****

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE ALSO VERY POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PARTING AND POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,773 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm change immediately (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change immediately (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 98,030 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 91,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 85,315 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 85,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated also has excessive play (2.6.1)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,795 miles

o/s/f door trim loose

oil leak?

Fail 1 Apr 2015 73,795 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f door trim loose

oil leak?

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,522 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 64,522 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,940 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,052 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 52,052 miles

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

number plates in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,109 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,304 miles

number plates in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2007 32,807 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2006 30,014 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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R154 SEL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R154 SEL, 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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R154 SEL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R154 SEL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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