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R429 TWR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,893 mi
Last recorded119,893 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 TWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2017 119,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both Outer Sills Have Excessive Corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Battery slightly loose, still secure

Both front tyre sidewalls slightly worn/perished

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 114,057 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded Both Coil Springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Offside Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Rear Seats Folded Down, Full Seat Belt Check Not Carried Out

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both Coil Springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 114,057 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded Both Coil Springs (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Perished

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

Offside Front Tyre Slightly Perished

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Seats Folded Down, Full Seat Belt Check Not Carried Out

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both Coil Springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,124 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 93,485 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,637 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 84,241 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,010 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 77,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,710 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 71,699 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2008 66,778 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 66,731 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 61,471 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 55,507 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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R429 TWR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R429 TWR, 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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R429 TWR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 1998.

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