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R27 FFM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,619 mi
Last recorded116,619 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 FFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 116,619 miles

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

sills damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2018 101,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body sills have slight damage

Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,116 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 89,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 89,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Front Steering rack gaiter split BOTH (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO WHEEL CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR AXLE BUSHES POOR CONDITION

Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,737 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust fouling rear bumper

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,526 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 75,467 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 74,107 miles

Oil leak

cat broken up inside

rear shock dust covers

slight play in steering arm

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 74,107 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

cat broken up inside

rear shock dust covers

slight play in steering arm

Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,559 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 70,166 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 70,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 68,316 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,300 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,606 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 56,705 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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R27 FFM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R27 FFM, 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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R27 FFM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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