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R167 ALD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,409 mi
Last recorded143,409 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 ALD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 143,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 143,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 141,652 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 141,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 140,243 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 140,195 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 135,852 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,399 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 128,657 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 126,057 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 122,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 119,356 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 116,896 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 108,955 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 108,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,034 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 95,769 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 95,769 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 83,260 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 83,260 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,483 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R167 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R167 ALD, 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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R167 ALD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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