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R349 EDX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,227 mi
Last recorded98,227 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 EDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 98,227 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all metal brake pipes at rear of vehicle rusted

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 2 Feb 2016 98,219 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all metal brake pipes at rear of vehicle rusted

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,679 miles

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

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

all metel brake pipes rusted

drivers seat belt slow to retract

o/s & n/s/f lower wing mounting rusted

Fail 28 Jan 2015 95,679 miles

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

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

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

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

all metel brake pipes rusted

drivers seat belt slow to retract

o/s & n/s/f lower wing mounting rusted

Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,969 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all metel brake pipes rusted

bottom of n/s/f wing rusted and holed

Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 854,402 miles

n/s/f wing rusted

slight freeplay in steering column adjuster

Fail 8 Feb 2012 85,400 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s/f wing rusted

o/s/r door trim insecure

slight freeplay in steering column adjuster

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,573 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 81,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,100 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

condensation in offside headlamp, beam image ok for mot at present

dipstick broken, still ok to read oil level

front number plate cracked

front pads low, wearlip on discs, advise replacing

front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,810 miles

front discs and pads will soon need replacing

slight wheel bearing noise from nearside rear

Fail 27 Jan 2009 75,810 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front discs and pads will soon need replacing

slight wheel bearing noise from nearside rear

Pass 8 Feb 2008 71,773 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 71,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,046 miles

advisories as per test number 412499917084

Fail 19 Jan 2007 69,046 miles

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

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

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

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing † †rear wiper arm broken † †condensation in offside headlamp † †ALL OK FOR MOT AT PRESENT

Pass 10 Feb 2006 66,624 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 66,624 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R349 EDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R349 EDX, 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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R349 EDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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