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R345 YWP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

115,432 mi
Last recorded115,432 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 YWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 115,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 115,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 114,340 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 101,800 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 101,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers seat slight movement

Fail 29 Mar 2012 101,689 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

battery insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2011 95,143 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 95,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

REAR NO PLATE POOR==RAD LEAKING

Fail 22 Mar 2010 91,587 miles

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

PLAY IN ST COL TOP ,BUSH==LIFT IN FRONT STRUT TOPS

Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,587 miles

PLAY IN ST COL TOP ,BUSH==LIFT IN FRONT STRUT TOPS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 89,041 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 89,041 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

CHILD SEST IN NSR BELT==REAR NO POLATE POOR==BATTERY LOOSE==PLAY IN ST COL TOP BUSH==PLAY IN FRONT STRUT TOP BEARINGS==CAM BELT HISTORY

Pass 4 Mar 2008 86,890 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 86,890 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front discs corroded=slight blow from exhaust= unable to check nearside front and rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2007 85,022 miles

CHILD SEAT IN NSF BELT==REAR NO PLATE FADING==BATTERY INSECRE==REQ WATER HOUSING

Pass 7 Mar 2006 82,556 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 82,556 miles

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

CHILD SEAT IN NSF SEAT==PLAY IN ST/COL TOP BUSH==

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R345 YWP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 YWP, 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 YWP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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