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R405 BMX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

89,835 mi
Last recorded89,835 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 BMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 89,835 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 89,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing and weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,979 miles

Emissions on upper limit

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.8mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 12 Oct 2023 83,979 miles

Emissions on upper limit

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 1.8mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Nov 2022 79,597 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 79,597 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 76,136 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 76,136 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 75,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,982 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 72,976 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 68,654 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,416 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 56,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Under body/suspension corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,314 miles

both front suspension top mounts have developed play

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing and inner edge offshape

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Aug 2011 48,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,965 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,447 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 48,447 miles

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

both front suspension top mounts play

Pass 26 Aug 2009 48,328 miles

Both front suspension top mounts slight play

Nearside rear tyre slightly offshape and inner edge wearing low

Offside front tyre pressure looks low

Offside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Fail 26 Aug 2009 48,328 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Both front suspension top mounts slight play

Nearside rear tyre slightly offshape and inner edge wearing low

Offside front tyre pressure looks low

Offside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,082 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 48,082 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,206 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 47,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,143 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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R405 BMX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 R405 BMX, 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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R405 BMX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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