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R177 DNE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,966 mi
Last recorded115,966 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 DNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 115,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak from radiator

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to o/s outer sill, not excessive

Pass 14 Apr 2011 109,569 miles

both rear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake hose ferrels slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 109,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both rear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

rear brake hose ferrels slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 103,888 miles

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

rear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

rear steel brake pipes and brake flexi hose ferrels slightly corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2010 103,888 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

rear steel brake pipes and brake flexi hose ferrels slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 98,150 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 98,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 90,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear axle mount bushes seperating

Fail 19 Feb 2008 90,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear axle mount bushes seperating

Pass 22 Feb 2007 83,593 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 78,822 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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R177 DNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R177 DNE, 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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R177 DNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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