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R367 VSL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,963 mi
Last recorded131,963 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR367 VSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 131,963 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexi pipes (3.6.B.4e)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 131,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp centre section broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear cill area (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front cill area (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexi pipes (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 126,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 118,499 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 118,499 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 111,315 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 111,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 102,875 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 96,290 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,591 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 81,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2007 74,152 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 71,624 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 71,624 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 69,017 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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R367 VSL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R367 VSL, 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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R367 VSL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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