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R258 HDV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,102 mi
Last recorded185,102 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 HDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 185,102 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Rear wiper blade missing

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - Bald edges 2mm (1855514) (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both - wishbones (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 130,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front passage floor pan hole/rusty

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear wiper blade missing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf/nsr/osr 2/3mm (1856014) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hole in nearside front floor

Fail 10 Nov 2014 84,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hole in nearside front floor

Pass 12 Nov 2013 80,110 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 80,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,475 miles

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

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

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

front tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 71,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 60,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 52,446 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 45,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R258 HDV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R258 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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R258 HDV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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