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R420 FLG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,782 mi
Last recorded127,782 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 FLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 127,782 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slight misshape outer tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,578 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 120,578 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 118,523 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 118,523 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,972 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 113,969 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides!! (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both shoulders scrubed off! & cracks in ctr remaining tread!175/80r14h (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,974 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders!

Pass 30 Jul 2015 106,329 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 106,329 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 103,040 miles

n/s and o/s front upper suspension mounts have slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2013 97,585 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 97,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,657 miles

nearside front tyre worn to wear blocks also worn on outer edge

nearside rear door does not open from out side

offside front tyre worn to wear blocks

Fail 16 Jun 2011 93,650 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn to wear blocks also worn on outer edge

nearside rear door does not open from out side

offside front tyre worn to wear blocks

Pass 24 Jun 2010 84,719 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 84,719 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,658 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s/r door will not open from outside

Fail 17 Jun 2009 75,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

handbrake o/s/r mechanism not going fully back but works perfect for mot

n/s/r door will not open from outside

Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,873 miles

n/s/r door will not open from outside

Fail 20 Jun 2008 66,873 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r door will not open from outside

Pass 11 Jun 2007 57,214 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,683 miles

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

n/s/r door will not open from outside

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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R420 FLG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R420 FLG, 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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R420 FLG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 1998.

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