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R416 RDM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,890 mi
Last recorded76,890 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 RDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 76,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,274 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Mar 2017 70,251 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s outter sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 62,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion on all springs

slight wear on all discs

Fail 17 Mar 2016 62,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight corrosion on all springs

slight wear on all discs

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,397 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 54,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 47,668 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,702 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 45,197 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 43,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 42,319 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 41,608 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

un even tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 13 Feb 2007 34,538 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,518 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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R416 RDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R416 RDM, 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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R416 RDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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