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R195 YUD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,322 mi
Last recorded126,322 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 YUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 126,322 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 126,322 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 126,295 miles

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

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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 Front Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 124,412 miles

Condensation in O/S/F indicator lense

Front disc`s wrong way round

Various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 19 Feb 2013 124,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 123,063 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 121,639 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 121,212 miles

CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST CORRODED

FRFONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS INNER WORN LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Fail 1 Apr 2010 121,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST CORRODED

FRFONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS INNER WORN LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 27 Nov 2008 115,541 miles

headlight patterns poor

play in rear bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2007 109,394 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 103,061 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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R195 YUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc 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 R195 YUD, 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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R195 YUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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