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R237 EGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,178 mi
Last recorded74,178 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 EGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 74,178 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 73,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,040 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,646 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 68,644 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on edge

oil warning light flashing

Fail 13 Mar 2015 67,012 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on edge

oil warning light flashing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 64,395 miles

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 11 Mar 2014 64,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,594 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 61,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 58,759 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 54,835 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside front sills corroded.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle bushes in poor condition.

Wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 49,584 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 45,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,495 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,908 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 37,908 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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R237 EGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R237 EGN, 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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R237 EGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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