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R210 RTN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

195,600 mi
Last recorded195,600 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 RTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 195,600 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 184,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust leaking from weld catalyst

oil leak turbo pipe leaking on to power steering pipes

Fail 25 Jun 2015 184,980 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust leaking from weld catalyst

oil leak turbo pipe leaking on to power steering pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2014 166,015 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 165,938 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 148,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre slightly persished

Fail 17 Jun 2013 148,404 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate damaged

hazard lights on when drivers door opening

nearside rear tyre slightly persished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 140,318 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2012 140,286 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 135,208 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/r door will not open

Fail 13 Jul 2011 135,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/r door will not open

Pass 14 Jul 2010 129,939 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage to front number plate

o/s/r/ door unable to open from inside and out

paint damage to various body panals

Fail 14 Jul 2010 129,939 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage to front number plate

o/s/r/ door unable to open from inside and out

paint damage to various body panals

Pass 9 Jul 2009 124,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s headlamp mount fractured

Fail 9 Jul 2009 124,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

cut to n/s/f tyre wall

minor perish cracks to both rear tyres

o/s headlamp mount fractured

o/s reversing light inop

Pass 4 Jul 2008 118,863 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2007 111,920 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 111,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 104,560 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 104,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

accident damage to n/s lower sill panel and o/s front wing

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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R210 RTN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R210 RTN, 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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R210 RTN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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