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R382 MVV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,361 mi
Last recorded90,361 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 MVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,361 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175x14 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,587 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 75,580 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper efficentcey not tested

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,911 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 58,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 42,479 miles

centre exhaust has a broken bracket, but still supported.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,503 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 40,503 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,520 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,204 miles

n/s/f tyre cuts on inner sidewall

Fail 5 Jun 2009 31,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cuts on inner sidewall

o/s/f wiper starting to split n/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,630 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 24,837 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 3 Jun 2006 23,041 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 23,041 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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R382 MVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R382 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 R382 MVV registered?

R382 MVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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