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R290 TCY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,482 mi
Last recorded106,482 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 TCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,482 miles

NSF Wing corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On limit (1.2.1 (e))

OSF Fog lamp not working

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in strut top mounts , coil overs fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2018 106,472 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

NSF Wing corroded

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Pad sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively On limit (1.2.1 (e))

OSF Fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in strut top mounts , coil overs fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 99,507 miles

Front Strut top mounts have play.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit, bald on outside edge and has a cut in the sidewall - not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Nearside Headlight internals loose but still provides a pattern.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Oil leaks - worst from gearbox and vehicle jumping out of gear.

Rear Both wheel bearings have slight play.

Sill covers fitted preventing a thorough examination of the sills.

Vehicle heavily rustproofed / under sealed.

Fail 18 Oct 2017 99,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Strut top mounts have play.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit, bald on outside edge and has a cut in the sidewall - not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Nearside Headlight internals loose but still provides a pattern.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit.

Oil leaks - worst from gearbox and vehicle jumping out of gear.

Rear Both wheel bearings have slight play.

Sill covers fitted preventing a thorough examination of the sills.

Vehicle heavily rustproofed / under sealed.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner sills not yet through

slight corrosion to power steering pipes

Fail 19 Apr 2016 89,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to offside and nearside front inner sills not yet through

slight corrosion to power steering pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2015 155,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Winter tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2014 146,030 miles

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

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

small stone chips on screen

Pass 22 Jul 2013 137,448 miles

both rear seatbelts not checked child seats fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2012 127,529 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 127,572 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 123,404 miles

o/s/f sill slightly damaged

power steering pump damp-no posotive leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight weep n/s/r shock absorber

Fail 3 Aug 2011 123,404 miles

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

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

o/s/f sill slightly damaged

power steering pump damp-no posotive leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight weep n/s/r shock absorber

Pass 22 Jan 2010 117,915 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 117,912 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear shockers slightly weak

n/s/r tyre side wall inner and outer walls slight damage

Pass 7 Jan 2009 110,929 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 4 Jan 2008 106,703 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 106,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 98,445 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 98,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 85,291 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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R290 TCY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R290 TCY, 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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R290 TCY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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