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R398 BKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,775 mi
Last recorded177,775 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 BKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 177,775 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front top mount has some play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Front floor corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front top mount has some play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 177,231 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front floor corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Front top mount has some play

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Front top mount has some play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 161,493 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 161,492 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section pipe at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes rusty

corrosion and holes in both front floor pans/inner sills not within prescribed area and corrosion to nearside front outer sill

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

nearside rear and offside front road wheels slightly stiff to turn by hand

offside door mirror glass damaged

oil leak

play in both front anti roll bar drop links lower bushes worn ON LIMIT

Pass 30 May 2017 146,321 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 146,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 130,282 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,593 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 111,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 104,639 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 102,436 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 102,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 98,763 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,413 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,035 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 86,837 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 80,735 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 73,874 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 65,447 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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R398 BKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 R398 BKO, 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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R398 BKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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