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R232 BKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

157,993 mi
Last recorded157,993 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 BKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2014 157,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 153,414 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both rear tyres staggered

advise centre exhaust mount poor

advise osf tyre underinflated and wearing low on inner edge

advise slight bind on osr brakes

advise slight interaction on nsr light cluster

advise slight play in nsf hub and top suspension mount

Pass 20 Nov 2013 153,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both rear tyres staggered

advise centre exhaust mount poor

advise osf tyre underinflated and wearing low on inner edge

advise slight bind on osr brakes

advise slight interaction on nsr light cluster

advise slight play in nsf hub and top suspension mount

Pass 3 Nov 2012 147,870 miles

advise airbag warning lamp on

advise evidence of coolant leak on radiator

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise rear tyres slightly mishapen

advise slight imbalance on rear brakes

advise slight play in nsf hub and steering rack

advise slight play in top suspension mounts

Pass 25 Nov 2011 142,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

exhaust mountings deteriorated

nail in n/s/r tyre sidewall

o/s wiper split

Fail 25 Nov 2011 142,885 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

both front tyres worn on edges and sidewalls slightly perished

exhaust mountings deteriorated

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

nail in n/s/r tyre sidewall

o/s wiper split

Pass 5 Nov 2010 137,510 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 137,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 131,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and close to the limit

Pass 1 Dec 2009 131,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished and close to the limit

Pass 28 Nov 2008 126,310 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 126,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

engine 'hunting'

Pass 27 Oct 2007 113,718 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 113,718 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

hand brake high

rough running

Pass 24 Nov 2006 103,904 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 95,546 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 95,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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R232 BKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R232 BKP, 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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R232 BKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 1998.

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