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R345 BUX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,818 mi
Last recorded121,818 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 BUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2022 121,818 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2016 119,004 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 117,910 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 115,630 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 112,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant leak

n/s/r outer sill is corroded to excess

n/s/r wheel arch is corroded

o/s/f lower wing is corroded to excess

o/s/f outer sill is corroded

rear wiper blade is worn

Fail 11 Jul 2012 112,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light not working

coolant leak

n/s/r outer sill is corroded to excess

n/s/r wheel arch is corroded

o/s/f lower wing is corroded to excess

o/s/f outer sill is corroded

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 13 Jul 2011 109,592 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer front sill and floor corroded

offside outer front sill and floor corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 109,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

nearside outer front sill and floor corroded

offside outer front sill and floor corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2010 106,232 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 106,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 102,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak to n/s d/shaft/inner gator

Fail 16 Jun 2009 102,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak to n/s d/shaft/inner gator

Pass 8 Jul 2008 98,634 miles

Front brake pads low on inner pad

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F wishbone bushes starting to split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f/ n/s/f sills damaged

Both front top suspension bushes worn

Fail 8 Jul 2008 98,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake pads low on inner pad

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F wishbone bushes starting to split

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f/ n/s/f sills damaged

Both front top suspension bushes worn

Pass 11 Jul 2007 89,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust rubbers cracking.

Fail 6 Jul 2007 89,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust rubbers cracking.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 81,131 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 81,131 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 72,134 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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R345 BUX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R345 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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R345 BUX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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