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R382 RRD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,590 mi
Last recorded126,590 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 RRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 126,590 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 126,590 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 118,048 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 118,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 112,798 miles

n/s mirror cracked handbrake travel on limit both front l;ower arm rear bushes cracked slight play front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2013 112,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror cracked handbrake travel on limit both front l;ower arm rear bushes cracked slight play front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Nov 2011 104,021 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 97,027 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear tyres outer walls starting to show cracks

Pass 11 Nov 2009 90,297 miles

coolant leak from nearside lower radiator

front and rear brake discs worn

front registration plate cracked

nearside door mirror lens cracked

slight transmission oil leaks

Fail 11 Nov 2009 90,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside 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)

coolant leak from nearside lower radiator

front and rear brake discs worn

front registration plate cracked

nearside door mirror lens cracked

slight transmission oil leaks

Pass 12 Nov 2008 84,589 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 84,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 78,435 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 73,066 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 RRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RRD, 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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R382 RRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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