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R16 VRG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

128,791 mi
Last recorded128,791 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 128,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 May 2025 127,886 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 127,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 125,907 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 124,150 miles

sil covers

Pass 26 Feb 2022 123,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 121,450 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,734 miles

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2019 119,723 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2018 117,773 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 117,773 miles

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,866 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 115,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 112,941 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and repair (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment osf/nsf (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill at drain holes (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs pitted

rear axle bushes worn

sill covers fitted coil over suspension front and rear slight movement in OS steering arm

Fail 15 Apr 2016 112,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at drain hole (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill at drain hole (5.2.6)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror body (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor not fully welded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and repair (7.1.2)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment osf/nsf (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill at drain holes (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

front and rear brake discs pitted

rear axle bushes worn

sill covers fitted coil over suspension front and rear slight movement in OS steering arm

Pass 19 Nov 2013 111,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 6 Nov 2013 111,486 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 105,440 miles

After market steering wheel fitted (has no air bag)

Both front brake discs are corroded

Both rear brake discs are corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 105,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake hose is loose in its mounting

Nearside front brake disc is corroded

Nearside rear brake disc is corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake disc is corroded

Offside rear brake disc is corroded

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

Steering wheel has been changed to a after market one. Has no airbag

Fail 13 Jan 2011 99,779 miles

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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 99,779 miles

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 19 Jan 2010 91,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 91,770 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 73,486 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 73,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,136 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 60,871 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 51,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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R16 VRG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R16 VRG, 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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R16 VRG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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