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R192 FAV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,895 mi
Last recorded141,895 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 FAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 141,895 miles

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S/F BRAKE DISC

Fail 2 Feb 2021 141,892 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S/F BRAKE DISC

Pass 30 Jan 2020 137,619 miles

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON O/S/F FLOORING

Pass 5 Oct 2018 137,407 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 137,407 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 135,179 miles

Offside Front wing panel badly rusted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 135,003 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake pipes corroded and greased over

front brake pads 3/4 worn

hazard switch worn to mot limits

osf tyre perished to mot limits

osf wing corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 131,051 miles

emissions test difficult to pass

osf wing corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 131,051 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

emissions test difficult to pass

osf wing corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 127,345 miles

front tyres worn and perished

hazard switch worn and deteriated

nsr tyre perished

rear exhaust corroded and slight blow

Pass 14 Mar 2014 122,780 miles

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

both front tyre walls perished

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 118,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 114,612 miles

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

center and rear box exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 110,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

OS Front wing has minor corrosion on arch.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 107,322 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 107,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 102,251 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 102,251 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2008 97,836 miles

Both bump stops on rear shock absorbers, are broken.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 93,357 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rust starting on brake pipes at rear. Loose shield on "cat". Slight bind in both front wheels.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 81,921 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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R192 FAV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R192 FAV, 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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R192 FAV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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