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R387 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,469 mi
Last recorded204,469 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 204,469 miles

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

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

Front lower wing/arches corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper axle bushes deteriated

corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 11 May 2016 196,863 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside corrosion front and rear arches/wings

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear axle bush poor

Offside corrosion front and rear sills/wings

coolant leak

corrosion under vehicle

rear brake lines corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 189,169 miles

slight corrsion underside

Fail 22 May 2015 189,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight corrsion underside

Pass 30 May 2014 181,300 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 172,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f lower wing corroded

Pass 17 May 2012 164,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 155,230 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 146,972 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to rear child seats fitted

Fail 18 May 2010 146,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seat belts not tested due to rear child seats fitted

Pass 19 May 2009 138,750 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 138,740 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 126,321 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 126,321 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

near side rear wheel bearing slight play

off side rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 10 May 2007 111,723 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 111,723 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)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 96,600 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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R387 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc 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 R387 UKO, 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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R387 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 1998.

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