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R246 YPO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

201,645 mi
Last recorded201,645 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 YPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 201,645 miles

Coolant leak radiator offside end tank weeping ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area near rear axle to body pivot mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 192,856 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective center support mount bracket snapped/weld failed (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak evidence of slight leak coming from radiator offside end tank ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre in outer edge of tread ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near rear axle pivot mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 186,537 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area at rear near axle pivot mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 184,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 182,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold to head area (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe by catalytic convertor (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake is sticking slightly

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 179,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to cylinder head area (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill near rear axle to body pivot mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 176,262 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 176,262 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 173,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 173,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 165,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 154,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 142,239 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 130,661 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside wiper blade rubber splitting

Pass 10 Sep 2008 117,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 101,764 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 84,775 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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R246 YPO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R246 YPO, 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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R246 YPO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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