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R377 XAO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

115,138 mi
Last recorded115,138 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 XAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 23 May 2019 115,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake travel

Fail 17 May 2019 115,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken

footbrake efficiency getting low

handbrake efficiency getting low

nearside and offside front brake discs corroding

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

offside front outer drive-shaft gaiter perishing

offside rear coil spring corroded

oil leak

slight damage to offside sill

Pass 15 May 2018 113,504 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 113,504 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 113,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all 4 brake discs corroded

dampness on offside rear brake caliper

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight damage on offside sill

Pass 16 May 2017 109,667 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe clamp loose (7.1.2)

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

nsr tyre has damage to outer side wall but not showing cords

Fail 16 May 2017 109,667 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc osf outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

coil spring broken nsr (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe clamp loose (7.1.2)

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

nsr tyre has damage to outer side wall but not showing cords

Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,627 miles

Nearside Rear has screw in it

Fail 2 Jun 2016 105,627 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear has screw in it

Pass 20 May 2015 98,815 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 98,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 93,849 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 93,849 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 87,234 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 87,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,666 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 74,961 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 74,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 May 2010 67,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 63,800 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 63,800 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 53,891 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,891 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 50,646 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 48,569 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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R377 XAO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 R377 XAO, 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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What year was R377 XAO registered?

R377 XAO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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