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R27 TLD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,025 mi
Last recorded93,025 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 TLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 89,507 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 85,039 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 81,164 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 77,187 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 67,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,903 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 57,561 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 57,561 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 53,563 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 48,391 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 48,391 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,241 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 47,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,790 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 46,830 miles

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

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

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

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 TLD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TLD, 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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What year was R27 TLD registered?

R27 TLD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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