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R190 ETX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,019 mi
Last recorded82,019 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 ETX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,019 miles

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

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

N/S/R suspension bump stop worn

N/S/R tyre some cuts in tread + starting to perish but no cords showing

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

O/S/F + N/S/F tyres very worn on inner edges but no cords showing at time of test

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,817 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 80,817 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,026 miles

Slight lift in both top suspension mountings

Fail 8 Aug 2011 79,023 miles

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

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

Slight lift in both top suspension mountings

Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,833 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 77,833 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 74,446 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,574 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 55,459 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 55,459 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre silencer bracket fractured

n/s/r brake binding slightly

rear bump stops broken up

small buckle n/s/f road wheel inner rim

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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R190 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R190 ETX, 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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R190 ETX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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