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R437 PTF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,208 mi
Last recorded122,208 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 PTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 122,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose wired up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

alarm system keep setting off hazard lights

Fail 22 Oct 2018 122,203 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside door mirror no glass

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose wired up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

alarm system keep setting off hazard lights

Pass 21 Oct 2017 113,479 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alarm keeps activating

no oil cap on engine

Fail 21 Oct 2017 113,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

alarm keeps activating

no oil cap on engine

Pass 16 Oct 2016 103,305 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen damage nearside lower edge

Fail 16 Oct 2016 103,305 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen damage nearside lower edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,574 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 100,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,046 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,218 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,563 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 92,530 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front tyre valve perrished

small chips to screen

Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,978 miles

front brake pads starting to wear thin

rear brake discs corroded in poor condition

slight misting around n/s/f shock

Fail 12 Apr 2011 97,978 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads starting to wear thin

rear brake discs corroded in poor condition

slight misting around n/s/f shock

Pass 9 Apr 2010 83,972 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre badly perreshed inner edge

verious slight damage to windscreen (swept area)

Pass 13 Apr 2009 76,300 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,887 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 10,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 85,429 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear number plates are delaminating. †

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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R437 PTF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R437 PTF, 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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R437 PTF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 1998.

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