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R168 XGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,541 mi
Last recorded84,541 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 XGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,541 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,141 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake limit just met

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 84,141 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake limit just met

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 77,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Lower ball joint fixing bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 70,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,752 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 68,751 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 60,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to devoiding tread on inner shoulder,and 2mm tread depth

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and 2mm tread depth

cannot clearly see BOTH sides front inner brake pads wear

cannot clearly see BOTH sides rear inner brake pads wear

power steering fluid supply pipes damp,though not any leaks at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2017 58,241 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre close to devoiding tread on inner shoulder,and 2mm tread depth

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and 2mm tread depth

cannot clearly see BOTH sides front inner brake pads wear

cannot clearly see BOTH sides rear inner brake pads wear

power steering fluid supply pipes damp,though not any leaks at time of test

what appears high level stop light is inoperative,though unable to see if it is wired in

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,488 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 48,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 43,705 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,663 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 41,761 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,847 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,339 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,930 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,939 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,356 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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R168 XGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R168 XGC, 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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R168 XGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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