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R375 BLB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,738 mi
Last recorded98,738 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 BLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 98,738 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,964 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Dec 2017 93,937 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Dec 2016 84,834 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2015 80,326 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,562 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 71,858 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,230 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 68,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,378 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 61,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 59,677 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 51,474 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 43,884 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 43,884 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyre outer wall slightly perished

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

Pass 31 May 2006 35,507 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 35,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R375 BLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R375 BLB, 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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R375 BLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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