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R380 MVV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,048 mi
Last recorded123,048 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 MVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 123,048 miles

BODY KIT FITTED TO VEHICLE COVERING SILLS

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 122,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop perished and no longer supporting dust cover

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

Offside Rear Upper bump stop perished and no longer supporting dust cover

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 122,098 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop perished and no longer supporting dust cover

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper bump stop perished and no longer supporting dust cover

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 119,930 miles

Front both front brake flexis starting to perish

Front both front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear n/s/r disc badly corroded

Rear both rear tyres crackng

all brake lines corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2019 119,907 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f inner cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front both front brake flexis starting to perish

Front both front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear n/s/r disc badly corroded

Rear both rear tyres crackng

all brake lines corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 119,801 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 119,799 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,255 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 116,513 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipes weaping

Pass 10 Apr 2014 113,808 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 110,050 miles

All brake pipes protective coatings are blistering slightly in places

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 110,050 miles

All brake pipes protective coatings are blistering slightly in places

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 106,136 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 106,120 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 104,270 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 98,407 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 98,402 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 90,172 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 84,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 79,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 75,546 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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R380 MVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R380 MVV, 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 R380 MVV registered?

R380 MVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R380 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 MVV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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