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R155 VAM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,807 mi
Last recorded238,807 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 VAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 238,807 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion on offside rear steel brake pipes

Fail 9 Dec 2010 238,807 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion on offside rear steel brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2009 233,189 miles

heat shield loose

offside inner cv boot split

radiator has signs of leaking/stained

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in upper attachments on front suspension struts

Pass 27 Nov 2008 228,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 233,126 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2006 209,839 miles

slight play in steering rack o/s.

Fail 2 Dec 2006 209,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres just pass mot test to day.i would recomend replacement in the near future.

off side inner steering rack joint has some free play.

Fail 26 Nov 2005 182,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 182,636 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 VAM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R155 VAM, 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 VAM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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