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R322 YPO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,867 mi
Last recorded52,867 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 YPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,867 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,304 miles

off side outer c/v boot starting to perish

rear wiper blade split

various brake hoses starting to perish

various tyres starting to perish/wearing on edges

Pass 31 May 2017 49,934 miles

both front tyres are perished with slight outer wall damage

Fail 31 May 2017 49,934 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

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

both front tyres are perished with slight outer wall damage

o/s mirror glass is secured by tape

Pass 18 May 2016 49,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/14 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 May 2016 49,431 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/14 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 49,123 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake discs are corroded

front number plate is cracked

n/s mirror is secured by tape

o/s wiper is deteriorated

o/s/f tyre has slight outer wall damage

Pass 19 May 2014 48,255 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 48,255 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2013 46,931 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 46,931 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,895 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,895 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,066 miles

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

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

cat takes a while to warm up and work.

damage to n/s of car.

dents in n/s sill.

front no plate has a small crack.

rear no plate cracked badly recommend replacing.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 45,066 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

cat takes a while to warm up and work.

damage to n/s of car.

dents in n/s sill.

front no plate has a small crack.

rear no plate cracked badly recommend replacing.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,790 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to rear bumper.

dent in tailgate.

dents in n/s off car.

front no plate cracked.

front tyre treads starting to perish.

front wipers split at ends and poor at clearing screen.

rear no plate cracked badly and poor condition (reccomend replacing)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 43,790 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to rear bumper.

dent in tailgate.

dents in n/s off car.

front no plate cracked.

front tyre treads starting to perish.

front wipers split at ends and poor at clearing screen.

rear no plate cracked badly and poor condition (reccomend replacing)

unable to see inner rear pads properly.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,195 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

alternator belt worn

both no.plates are cracked

coolant stains around radiator seams and bottom hose connection

dent in tailgate,rear bumper damage,n/s/f wing and n/s sill

mirror housings scratched

Fail 8 Jun 2009 42,195 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

alternator belt worn

both no.plates are cracked

coolant stains around radiator seams and bottom hose connection

dent in tailgate,rear bumper damage,n/s/f wing and n/s sill

mirror housings scratched

Fail 3 Jun 2008 40,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

fluid on pipe under brake master cylinder but no visable leak.

front no plate cracked.

n/s/r pad sticking slightly.

various marks to bodywork.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,167 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fluid on pipe under brake master cylinder but no visable leak.

front no plate cracked.

n/s/r pad sticking slightly.

various marks to bodywork.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 36,811 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dent in n/s/f wheel arch /wing

dent in o/s/f door frame

front no.plate cracked

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 May 2006 32,798 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise front registation plate damaged

advise slight grab from nearside rear brake

Fail 22 May 2006 327,987 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

advise front registration plate damaged

advise light grab from nearside rear brake

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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R322 YPO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R322 YPO, 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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R322 YPO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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