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R415 TLE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,173 mi
Last recorded85,173 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 TLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 85,173 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,161 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 80,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 76,306 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,377 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 67,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,342 miles

Front Wipers worn

Fail 16 Mar 2016 64,342 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Front Wipers worn

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,076 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,451 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,324 miles

Cover on nearside mirror unit is insecure

Front wipers smearing when tested

front number plate is damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2013 55,316 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Cover on nearside mirror unit is insecure

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

Front wipers smearing when tested

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front number plate is damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,403 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all road tyres abnormally worn

Fail 13 Feb 2012 52,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all road tyres abnormally worn

near rear door will not open from outer handel

Pass 16 Feb 2011 48,950 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Horn sound weak recommend renewing

NOTE: Damage to front bumper and body of vehicle in places

NOTE: Nearside rear door can only be opened from outside with window down and using inside door handle

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

Nearside wiper blade falling apart but still clears screen NOTE: wipers smearing when tested

Oil leak

WARNING: Both rear brakes are starting to stick!! and rear discs are worn

WARNING: Engine muilty drive belt is split and worn!!

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,494 miles

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

Front number plate is damaged and front trims and trays damaged

Front wipers not very good at clearing recommend new wipers and stone chips to front screen

Nearside rear door cannot be open from outside

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 46,494 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate is damaged and front trims and trays damaged

Front wipers not very good at clearing recommend new wipers and stone chips to front screen

Nearside rear door cannot be open from outside

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,815 miles

Front and rear number plates are damaged

Front wipers smearing when tested and stone chips to front screen

Nearside front tyre is worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and needs replacing NOW

Fail 18 Nov 2008 42,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front and rear number plates are damaged

Front wipers smearing when tested and stone chips to front screen

Nearside front tyre is worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and needs replacing NOW

Pass 25 Oct 2007 39,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,820 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 34,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R415 TLE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R415 TLE, 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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R415 TLE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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