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R284 MSG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,764 mi
Last recorded93,764 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 MSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 93,764 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 86,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,818 miles

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

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

n/s sill damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2014 72,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,828 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 64,828 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,673 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 4 Oct 2011 51,005 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 51,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,868 miles

o/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes part coated with grease

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,919 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 34,919 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,603 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 31,603 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,446 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 28,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 24,951 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 24,920 miles

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

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

p.a.s. hose at n/s/f not secured

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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R284 MSG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R284 MSG, 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 R284 MSG registered?

R284 MSG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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