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R374 FTU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,786 mi
Last recorded147,786 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 FTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 147,786 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 147,768 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 143,420 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 143,370 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 136,650 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

unable to fully inspect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to front rear suspension components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 136,596 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear wheel bearing becoming noisy

unable to fully inspect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to front rear suspension components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 131,809 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear floor corroded

offside front brake disc scored

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 8 Jul 2013 131,802 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear floor corroded

offside front brake disc scored

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 10 Jul 2012 126,334 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded and the front to rear brake pipe

nearside front tyre has a significant cut in tread

offside rear brake disc in very poor condition,worn badly corroded and pitted

play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

power steering pipes corroded

unable to inspect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to floors and inner sills

Pass 10 Jul 2012 126,334 miles

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded and the front to rear brake pipe

nearside front tyre has a significant cut in tread

offside rear brake disc in very poor condition,worn badly corroded and pitted

play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

power steering pipes corroded

unable to inspect condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to floors and inner sills

Pass 9 Jul 2011 122,558 miles

Front OS fog light inn-opp

Plastic covers fitted to sills

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 122,553 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front OS fog light inn-opp

Plastic covers fitted to sills

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 117,422 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 117,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play nearside front antiroll bar link

slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 112,746 miles

advise both rear bearings got slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2008 111,154 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

outer sills covered with plastic

Fail 17 Dec 2008 111,154 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

outer sills covered with plastic

Pass 17 Dec 2007 107,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s outer sills covered with plastic trims

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Fail 5 Dec 2007 106,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s outer sills covered with plastic trims

o/s front tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Dec 2006 102,216 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 2 Dec 2005 94,767 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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R374 FTU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R374 FTU, 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 FTU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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