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R440 YDC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,819 mi
Last recorded120,819 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 YDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 120,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded underfloor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal has little reserve travel

dust cover missing from n/s rear shock absorber

slight bind at n/s rear brake

Fail 9 Jun 2016 120,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded underfloor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal has little reserve travel

dust cover missing from n/s rear shock absorber

slight bind at n/s rear brake

Pass 2 Jul 2015 117,276 miles

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

both wipers deteriorated

dust cover missing off n/s rear shock absorber

Fail 14 May 2015 117,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both wipers deteriorated

n/s rear shock absorber cover missing

Pass 12 May 2014 113,402 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Pass 2 May 2013 108,608 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2013 108,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 105,376 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 100,953 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,288 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 90,017 miles

Oil leak

exhaust centre support bracket broken off

Pass 8 May 2008 84,125 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 77,727 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 77,725 miles

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 70,188 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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R440 YDC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R440 YDC, 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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R440 YDC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R440 YDC safe to buy?

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