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R368 BVM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,213 mi
Last recorded152,213 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 BVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 152,213 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Nearside sill damaged and slightly corroded

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2017 151,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside tyres slightly perished

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 148,534 miles

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

Nearside hand brake cable deteriorated

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 145,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake cable deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 141,989 miles

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear brake binding

Fail 2 Oct 2014 141,597 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear brake binding

offside rear brake binding

Pass 16 Sep 2013 134,813 miles

nearside rear shocker cover not sercure

Fail 16 Sep 2013 134,811 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear shocker cover not sercure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 127,306 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 127,304 miles

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

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 117,034 miles

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

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

offside inner wish bone bush is deteriorating

offside rear shocker cover is not sercure

Fail 27 Sep 2010 105,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 105,816 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,818 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 94,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,419 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 76,525 miles

both front tyres on tread bars

Pass 20 Sep 2006 66,015 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2005 53,678 miles

ADVICESBOTH REAR TYRESW SPLITTING ON INNER EDGE

ADVISE NAIL IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R368 BVM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R368 BVM, 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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R368 BVM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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