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R234 EMY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,200 mi
Last recorded173,200 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 EMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 173,200 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2022 172,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 172,579 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 170,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 5 Dec 2017 163,082 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 160,188 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 160,438 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 151,774 miles

Both sides front and rear brake hoses starting to perish

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Multiple exhaust blows. Exhaust slightly insecure. Rear box internal baffles loose.

Multiple oil leaks

N/S/Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Noise from engine (Suspect water pump)

Slight movement in N/S/Front strut top mount

Slight play in O/S/Front steering rack inner arm

Pass 31 Jan 2013 142,484 miles

Both sides rear brake hoses starting to wear

Both sides rear wheel bearing slight play

Multiple small oil leaks

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pipes starting to rust

Small exhaust blow

Pass 31 Jan 2012 136,502 miles

Offside front inner brake pad appears low viewed through wheel.

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2011 130,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 130,141 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 125,210 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 118,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 111,969 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 103,042 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 103,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp is damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2006 92,826 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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R234 EMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R234 EMY, 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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R234 EMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R234 EMY safe to buy?

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