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R217 HDM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,834 mi
Last recorded110,834 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 HDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 110,834 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2026 110,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 107,746 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 93,795 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre more than ten years old - dated 2012

Fail 16 Mar 2024 93,792 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Both tyres more than ten years old

Pass 30 Jan 2023 73,832 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 58,905 miles

Bonnet release handle missing - bonnet cannot be readily opened

Nearside Front Passenger doorpanel removed - no interior door handle toi readily close door from inside

Fail 3 Feb 2022 58,902 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet release handle missing - bonnet cannot be readily opened

Nearside Front Passenger doorpanel removed - no interior door handle toi readily close door from inside

Pass 29 Jan 2021 47,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 47,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 41,953 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 41,415 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 38,921 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 38,921 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 38,712 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 38,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 37,501 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 37,501 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,092 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 37,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,439 miles

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,040 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,715 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,352 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 32,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,995 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,498 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 31,654 miles

near side rear seat belt stork cover missing.

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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R217 HDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R217 HDM, 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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R217 HDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R217 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 HDM shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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