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R371 GGU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

216,857 mi
Last recorded216,857 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 GGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2024 216,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2021 212,274 miles

All tyres perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Intercooler bottom bracket broken.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake backplate corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake service.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 212,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1.8mm, worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Intercooler bottom bracket broken.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake backplate corroded.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake service.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 208,510 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both . (0.1 (b))

Small chips in windscreen.

Fail 5 Nov 2020 208,415 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit is 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both . (0.1 (b))

Small chips in windscreen.

Pass 7 May 2019 206,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 206,352 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 206,156 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise bumper security n/s/f

Fail 27 Apr 2018 206,156 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

advise bumper security n/s/f

Pass 26 Apr 2017 204,510 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged but secure

Nearside play in steering rack pivot point

Fail 26 Apr 2017 204,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside headlamp damaged but secure

Nearside play in steering rack pivot point

Pass 29 Apr 2016 201,168 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2016 201,168 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 199,723 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate derteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2015 199,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front number plate derteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2014 197,171 miles

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

auxilary drive belt worn

o/s/r tyre heaviley perished

Fail 23 Apr 2014 197,170 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxilary drive belt worn

o/s/r tyre heaviley perished

oil low

park brake cables rubber sleeves perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 181,836 miles

Both door Mirror glasses damaged

Both front outer wings/wheel arches corroded

Engine Oil level low!

Front Number plate damaged

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge of tread (Check Tracking)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 181,836 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both door Mirror glasses damaged

Both front outer wings/wheel arches corroded

Engine Oil level low!

Front Number plate damaged

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

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge of tread (Check Tracking)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 169,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

coolant leak ( rad )

front no plate damaged

ns headlamp glass damaged

os mirror glass damaged

power steering pipe , misting of oil

Fail 26 Mar 2012 169,630 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

coolant leak ( rad )

front no plate damaged

ns headlamp glass damaged

os mirror glass damaged

power steering pipe , misting of oil

Pass 26 Apr 2011 152,775 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 152,775 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front tyres worn inner edge of tread close to legal limit, overall tread depth on both tyres N/S 3.5mm O/S 4mm

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front wheel arch liner loose

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit andf has a nail in it, overall tread depth 3mm

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2010 139,305 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 139,305 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front and nearside front wing trims insecure

small cuts in all tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2009 131,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise rear brake service

Pass 15 Apr 2008 118,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OFF SIDE DOOR MIRROR HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE.NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING.

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 118,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OFF SIDE DOOR MIRROR HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE.NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING.

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 104,779 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 101,016 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 101,016 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in O/S/F tyre

Plastic covers fitted underneath

Windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Apr 2005 92,112 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 GGU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 R371 GGU, 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 GGU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 1998.

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