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R203 MDU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,428 mi
Last recorded147,428 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 MDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 147,428 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake warning light on

drivers seat runner bushes worn

extensive underbody repairs undertaken

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2025 142,359 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 142,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 141,675 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 141,450 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 139,176 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 139,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 135,491 miles

Nearside front jacking point corroded.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front inner sill to inner wheel arch corroded.

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 132,102 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 128,118 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 128,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,866 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 123,859 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

different wings fitted on retest

Fail 26 Aug 2014 123,849 miles

Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 121,057 miles

brake pipes corroded

rear tyres stepped

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 3 Mar 2011 121,057 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

brake pipes corroded

rear tyres stepped

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 117,250 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 117,250 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 112,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 108,710 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 102,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 93,581 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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R203 MDU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R203 MDU, 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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R203 MDU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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