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R415 YAT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,251 mi
Last recorded127,251 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 YAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 127,251 miles

Both front wings corroded

Both nearside and offside sills are slightly corroded

Both rear bump stops perished

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2013 127,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Both front wings corroded

Both nearside and offside sills are slightly corroded

Both rear bump stops perished

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 118,740 miles

BOTH SIDESILL TO FLOORPAN SEAMS DAMAGED

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR FLOORPANS REPAIRED

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 17 Feb 2011 111,628 miles

corrosion in brake pipes going into rear hoses

corrosion in nearside and offside outer sill to floor seams,away from prescribed areas

damage to both outer sills

engine oil leak

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge(195/50/15)

play in offside inner end of rack

repairs effected to nearside front and rear floorpans

stone chips in screen

Fail 10 Feb 2011 111,540 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

corrosion in nearside and offside outer sill to floor seams,away from prescribed areas

damage to both outer sills

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge(195/50/15)

play in offside inner end of rack

stone chips in screen

Pass 17 Feb 2010 103,929 miles

corrosion in floor seams and drain hole areas

damage to both outer sills

near side rear brake lamp came on when tapped,advise bulb replacement

wear and corrosion around rear suspension bushes

Fail 17 Feb 2010 103,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

corrosion in floor seams and drain hole areas

damage to both outer sills

near side rear brake lamp came on when tapped,advise bulb replacement

wear and corrosion around rear suspension bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2009 96,014 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 96,014 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre has cut too tread

Fail 20 Feb 2008 92,744 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 92,744 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 86,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

damage to both outer sill panel

damage to front bumper

damage to front number plate

dampness in both front indicator lens

engine bay cover by undertray

n/s/r tyre had puntchure repair made

rust forming on fuel tank straps

Pass 17 Feb 2006 81,796 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 81,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

dampness in n/s/f indicator lens

rust starting to form on fuel tank straps

rust starting to form on pas pipes

slight damage to both outer sill panels

slight damage to front bumper

slight play in steering rack

some play in both front top suspension mounts

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 YAT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YAT, 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 YAT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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