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R327 BVM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,293 mi
Last recorded105,293 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 BVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,293 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 105,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs rusty

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 102,229 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 102,227 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,039 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 93,555 miles

all brake discs corroded and worn

all power steering pipes corroded

both front inner sills corroded and damaged slightly

both rear axle front large bushes perished and worn

exhaust fowling under side of vehicle at rear

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

n/s/f fog light not working

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on side walls

o/s/f wishbone rear bush perished slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes at ferrules and ferrules

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

slight movement in steering column

Fail 3 Jul 2012 93,555 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs corroded and worn

all power steering pipes corroded

both front inner sills corroded and damaged slightly

both rear axle front large bushes perished and worn

exhaust fowling under side of vehicle at rear

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

n/s/f fog light not working

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on side walls

o/s/f wishbone rear bush perished slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes at ferrules and ferrules

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

slight movement in steering column

Pass 27 May 2011 89,039 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and movement strong advise

both rear shocker bump stops perished

both rear tyres cracking in sides and treads

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s front tyre low tread strong advise

o/s front sill lip damaged

o/s main brake pipe at flexi corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 20 May 2011 88,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting and movement strong advise

both rear shocker bump stops perished

both rear tyres cracking in sides and treads

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s front tyre low tread strong advise

o/s front sill lip damaged

o/s main brake pipe at flexi corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 28 May 2010 81,716 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs back plates corroded

nearside sill damaged

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 21 May 2010 81,711 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front discs back plates corroded

nearside sill damaged

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,824 miles

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

corrosion forming on and around rear suspension componants rear flexi brake pipe ferrels corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2009 76,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

corrosion forming on and around rear suspension componants rear flexi brake pipe ferrels corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2008 75,611 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,828 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 71,828 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,763 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 66,763 miles

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

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

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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R327 BVM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R327 BVM, 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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R327 BVM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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