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R414 PDM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,315 mi
Last recorded91,315 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 PDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 91,315 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2016 90,095 miles

centre & rear exhaust section corroded up.

offside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,665 miles

engine oil level low.

front windscreen centre section small stone chip.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 87,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil level low.

front brake disc's worn & corroded up on edges.

front windscreen centre section small stone chip.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 83,976 miles

centre & rear exhaust section corroded up.

front brake disc's worn & corroded on edges.

note gearbox bottom area oily.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 83,976 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre & rear exhaust section corroded up.

front brake disc's worn & corroded on edges.

nearside & offside rear wheels quite tight to turn.

note gearbox bottom area oily.

rear brake disc's lipped & corroded up[.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 80,324 miles

front brake disc's lipped & worn

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

note: gearbox bottom area oily.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth inner side.

small stone chip on centre front windcsreen.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 80,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake disc's lipped & worn

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

note: gearbox bottom area oily.

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth inner side.

small stone chip on centre front windcsreen.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 77,746 miles

Coolant leak

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake disc worn & pitter & rust outter edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 73,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 69,026 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2011 69,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,954 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 65,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 62,546 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 57,690 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,592 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 50,592 miles

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

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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R414 PDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R414 PDM, 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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What year was R414 PDM registered?

R414 PDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R414 PDM safe to buy?

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