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R269 DFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

218,595 mi
Last recorded218,595 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 218,595 miles

Central EXHAUST MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 218,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Central EXHAUST MOUNT BRACKET BROKEN

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT WEAR

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHT WEAR

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 211,218 miles

Central exhaust bracket is broken but still secure

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 195,582 miles

Nearside Front windscreen wiper slightly worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Front windscreen wiper slightly worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp slightly deteriorated.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 195,133 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside n/s and o/s rear seat belts lazy to retract

n/s rear door difficult to shut

Pass 12 Nov 2014 182,541 miles

Front tyres worn on the edges.

Off side sill damaged.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary poor quality repair to the rear exhaust bracket.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 182,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front tyres worn on the edges.

Off side sill damaged.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary poor quality repair to the rear exhaust bracket.

front side lights are non standard and poorly fitted.

Pass 28 May 2013 169,864 miles

both rear shock covers hanging loose

strong advice exhaust rear box braket mount broken

Pass 25 May 2012 150,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 25 May 2012 150,922 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 May 2011 139,097 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 125,369 miles

all brake discs worn

rear number plate

Fail 22 May 2010 125,133 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

all brake discs worn

rear number plate

Fail 28 May 2009 114,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 114,011 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 101,480 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 101,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,853 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 31 Aug 2006 79,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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R269 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 R269 DFC, 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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R269 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 1998.

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