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R32 RWP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,733 mi
Last recorded67,733 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 RWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 67,733 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 66,744 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 66,448 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,102 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses perished and ends corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 65,081 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 63,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,869 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,269 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 59,269 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,653 miles

coolant leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 51,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 48,457 miles

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

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting

offside front wishbone rear bush splitting

Fail 27 Dec 2013 48,446 miles

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

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

nearside front wishbone rear bush splitting

offside front wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 27 Dec 2012 46,282 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 44,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 43,345 miles

Dunlop 205/50/R15 86V

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm in places

offside front tyre on 3-4mm

Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,570 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 41,570 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,505 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,750 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,854 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

oil leak arond gearbox area been leaking on to brake caliper on n/s/f

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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R32 RWP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R32 RWP, 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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R32 RWP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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