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R426 ULN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,842 mi
Last recorded140,842 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 ULN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 140,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 132,228 miles

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

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

car too low to carry out brake roller test

Pass 21 Aug 2017 118,142 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

unable to carry out a roller brake test car too low.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 102,147 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sills by front jacking points weak. (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes weak on rear axle by flexi joints. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor Beam pattern LH headlamp. (1.7.5a)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded - but good brake efficiency. (3.5.1n)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 102,147 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sills by front jacking points weak. (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes weak on rear axle by flexi joints. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor Beam pattern LH headlamp. (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers poor - replaced blades. (8.2.2)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs slightly corroded - but good brake efficiency. (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 100,906 miles

plastic covers ov er sills

Fail 22 Jan 2015 100,891 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

plastic covers ov er sills

Pass 18 Jan 2014 94,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 94,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 90,807 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box joint rusted

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Jan 2013 90,807 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box joint rusted

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jan 2012 84,870 miles

knock and play in steering rack

rear brake ferrels starting to rust

rear exhuast join rusty

Fail 11 Jan 2012 84,868 miles

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

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

both front wipers split

knock and play in steering rack

n/s/f tyre cut but not to cords

o/s/f tyre cut but not to cords

rear brake ferrels starting to rust

rear exhuast join rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2011 80,877 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s/f tyre has very slight damage to outer wall

Fail 12 Jan 2011 80,877 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre has very slight damage to outer wall

Pass 11 Jan 2010 77,932 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 75,402 miles

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

cut in offside rear outer tyrewall

nearside rear oter tyrewall perrished

Pass 17 Dec 2007 731,658 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 73,165 miles

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

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

both rear outer tyrewalls perrished

Pass 4 Jan 2007 68,377 miles

nearside rear tyrewall perrished

Pass 11 Jan 2006 61,890 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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R426 ULN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R426 ULN, 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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R426 ULN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R426 ULN shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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