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R414 YDC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,695 mi
Last recorded138,695 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 YDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2013 138,695 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres worn very close to legal limit.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit.

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings not checked due to binding brakes.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 125,337 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner treads

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 125,101 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner treads

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2011 114,902 miles

Nearside rear parking brake cable corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 104,512 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 95,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 83,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 83,210 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 73,195 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 72,551 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 72,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,871 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 64,871 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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 YDC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC registered?

R414 YDC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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