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R249 HDV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,783 mi
Last recorded161,783 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 HDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 161,783 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both outer sills corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 161,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/door step (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2014 153,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside outer body sill slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 145,388 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint dry

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 132,502 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 132,502 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 120,710 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

drain holed o/s rusted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,942 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 23 Nov 2010 108,942 miles

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2009 97,208 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 97,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 85,547 miles

front no plate cracked

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Nov 2007 72,442 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,440 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 51,577 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges 2mm!!!!

front no plate poor condition

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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R249 HDV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R249 HDV, 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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R249 HDV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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