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R183 TMO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,991 mi
Last recorded182,991 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 TMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 182,991 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers on body panels - unable to check for corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2018 182,991 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers on body panels - unable to check for corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2018 182,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 178,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill trim covers fitted cant fully inspect outer sills

Fail 3 Aug 2016 178,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

sill trim covers fitted cant fully inspect outer sills

Pass 4 Aug 2015 172,484 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 165,439 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

brake warning light on?

Pass 5 Aug 2014 165,439 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on?

Fail 2 Aug 2013 159,635 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 159,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 146,736 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 146,736 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 141,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 133,668 miles

front lower wishbone bushes starting to split

tyre treads wearing low

Pass 18 Jul 2009 126,154 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 126,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2008 117,081 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 117,080 miles

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 100,312 miles

play in both front top suspension mountings

Fail 21 Feb 2006 87,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 87,805 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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R183 TMO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R183 TMO, 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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R183 TMO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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