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R442 GUA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,697 mi
Last recorded116,697 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 GUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 116,697 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 116,697 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount (7.1.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 101,666 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Both rear bump stops perished

Front PAS pipes appear twisted/damaged

Nearside front wiper split

Rear metal brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

Residue around PAS pump

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 9,536 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 95,339 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,047 miles

both front tyres on 2-3mm of tread

both front wishbone bushes seperated and perished

both rear bump stops perished

chips in windscreen

front number plate faded

o/s/f side light slightly dim

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,308 miles

front number plate damaged/faded

o/s/f wishbone busg slightly seperated

slight blow from rear exhaust

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers judder

wishbone bushes seperated

Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,117 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 56,793 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 56,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,742 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 52,691 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2006 46,491 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 46,489 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R442 GUA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R442 GUA, 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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What year was R442 GUA registered?

R442 GUA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R442 GUA safe to buy?

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