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R155 LCD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,494 mi
Last recorded113,494 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 LCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 113,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion in front floor areas

front lower suspension arm inner rear most bushes weak

nsf bumper fog lamp hole blanking unit missing

oil leak from os of steering rack

play in steering rack side rods detected at steering wheel

slight brake bind on nsr

Pass 8 Jul 2015 109,110 miles

advance lift on front strut mounts

noise from aux belt area

play in inner rack joints

signs of leak of oil leak from steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2015 109,110 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advance lift on front strut mounts

noise from aux belt area

oil leak from rack ---ns gaiter split

play in inner rack joints

Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advance travel foot brake

rear wiper split

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2014 100,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advance travel foot brake

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2013 90,072 miles

rear tyres perished--close to limits

Pass 25 Jun 2012 82,355 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,433 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 76,101 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,391 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 73,391 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 65,317 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 55,653 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 55,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor 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)

Pass 2 May 2006 46,381 miles

same advisorys as sheet 881332926121

Fail 2 May 2006 46,381 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

baffles broken up in centre and rear exhaust boxs

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside outer sill dented

sat nav in windscreen swept aera

tracking out

Pass 16 May 2005 41,612 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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R155 LCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R155 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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R155 LCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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