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R339 BUX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,144 mi
Last recorded119,144 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 BUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 119,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both oputer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 115,195 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 115,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 108,721 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 96,547 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 96,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2018 88,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2017 79,671 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Offside front outer sill corroded just outside prescribed area

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear lower suspension arms(part of Beam axle) (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 79,107 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear axle beam corroding

Pass 12 May 2015 77,967 miles

Nearside rear wheel has slight grab

Fail 12 May 2015 77,967 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel has slight grab

Pass 1 May 2014 77,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2014 77,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 76,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 75,049 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 75,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 73,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 72,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 67,274 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 62,382 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2007 56,223 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 51,664 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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R339 BUX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 R339 BUX, 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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R339 BUX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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