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R389 SSW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,582 mi
Last recorded132,582 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 SSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 132,582 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 132,582 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 129,251 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 129,246 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 120,565 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 120,564 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 113,481 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 113,381 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,720 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,827 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 89,767 miles

corrision on rear axel

Pass 21 Nov 2013 78,988 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,352 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,913 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 67,814 miles

o/s/r door will not open from outside

Pass 21 Nov 2009 65,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 63,709 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 57,527 miles

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

handbrake lever travel

Fail 22 Nov 2007 57,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wishbone slightly worn

Offside front wishbone bush slightly worn

Pass 25 Nov 2006 51,995 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 51,995 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside front wishbone bush slightly worn

Pass 28 Nov 2005 50,097 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 50,078 miles

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

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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R389 SSW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R389 SSW, 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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R389 SSW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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