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R374 BVM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,285 mi
Last recorded130,285 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 BVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 130,285 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 118,224 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,745 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres low in tread and uneven wear strong advise on o/s

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s headlamp slightly insecure

slight movement in n/s steering rack end

Pass 1 Jul 2011 100,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has wear on inner tread

spare tyre has cracking on wall

Fail 29 Jun 2011 100,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has wear on inner tread

spare tyre has cracking on wall

Pass 19 May 2010 92,586 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 87,118 miles

drive belt cracking

front drop links play

offside ball joint play

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 18 May 2009 87,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside ball joint play

rear tyres close to legal limit

drive belt cracking

front drop links play

Pass 24 May 2008 79,575 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inside face

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Passenger side front tyre worn on inside edge of tread (3-4mm in centre)

Suspect radiator leaking

Windscreen cracked on passenger side (JUST outside swept area) and chipped in zone B (less than 40mm)

Fail 22 May 2008 79,575 miles

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

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

Brake fluid level near minimum mark

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Drivers side rear brake binding slightly and pads worn unevenly

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inside face

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Passenger side front tyre worn on inside edge of tread (3-4mm in centre)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspect radiator leaking

Windscreen cracked on passenger side (JUST outside swept area) and chipped in zone B (less than 40mm)

Pass 24 May 2007 72,919 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 72,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2006 65,957 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 65,957 miles

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

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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R374 BVM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R374 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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R374 BVM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R374 BVM safe to buy?

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