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R371 FHO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

182,587 mi
Last recorded182,587 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 FHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2016 182,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all wings corroded slightly

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2015 171,691 miles

front b/pads worn

front tyres close to limit

nsf cv gaitor perished

rear b/pipes corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 156,218 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 149,612 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

nearside front cv gator perished.

nearside front wiper split.

nearside rear tyre low.

play in front droplinks.

play in front wishbone bushes.

Fail 27 Dec 2013 149,612 miles

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

nearside front cv gator perished.

nearside front tyre on 2mm limit is 1.6mm.

nearside front wiper split.

nearside rear tyre low.

play in front droplinks.

play in front wishbone bushes.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 142,843 miles

offside front sidelight a bit dull.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 131,354 miles

all brake pipes corroded

brake bind n/s/r

corrosion to o/s floor x2

front brake discs worn thin

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 117,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 102,997 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 85,235 miles

fuel cap top missing

Fail 28 Jun 2008 85,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

fuel cap top missing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 73,854 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 64,711 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2005 59,081 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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R371 FHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R371 FHO, 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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R371 FHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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