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R242 EOW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,635 mi
Last recorded78,635 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 EOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 78,635 miles

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

exhaust corroded in places and minor gas leak

slight corrosion under side vehicle in places

Pass 3 Jul 2024 78,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

near side and off side inner sill corroded in places

slight corrosion under side vehicle in places

Pass 11 Nov 2022 78,059 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake resrvoir cap is broken

Fail 11 Nov 2022 78,059 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake resrvoir cap is broken

Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,433 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 76,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/ outer wheelarch lip (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 76,147 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both front upper mountings have slight play/wear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,008 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 71,580 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 71,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 75,156 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 75,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 63,813 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 56,051 miles

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

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

osf tyre below 1.6mm on inside edge--nsf tyre wearing low--play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 8 May 2010 56,051 miles

osf tyre below 1.6mm on inside edge--nsf tyre wearing low--play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 26 May 2009 44,212 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,678 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 43,716 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 42,118 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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R242 EOW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R242 EOW, 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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R242 EOW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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