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R446 FUD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,356 mi
Last recorded76,356 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 FUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2022 76,356 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to no cat being fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor rusted out (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in two places and floor damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor rusted out (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill under car holed rusty not in prescribed area

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

Pass 20 May 2020 75,922 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear floor both sides is slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,080 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,126 miles

parking brake just met requirment may need adjusting or repair

Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,192 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 68,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,371 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,175 miles

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

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

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

cill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

cill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,202 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 55,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,324 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,124 miles

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

Offside front tyre BADLY WORN ON EDGES and should be changed ASAP

Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,898 miles

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

strongly advise all rear and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2010 47,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

strongly advise all rear and front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,538 miles

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

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

advise both rear bump stop rubbers split

advise front registration plate cracked

advise front wipers judder

Pass 19 Jul 2008 47,280 miles

BRAKE FLUID CAP IS SPLIT

aerial outer cover split

both front shock absorbers are damp around seals

both rear bumpstop rubber cones split

n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre getting low

n/s/r outer door trim loose

vin plate has been drilled and covered partly by alarm horn mounting

Fail 17 Jul 2008 42,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FLUID CAP IS SPLIT

aerial outer cover split

both front shock absorbers are damp around seals

both rear bumpstop rubber cones split

front brake pads are getting low and inner pad not clearly visible with wheels on

n/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyre getting low

n/s/r outer door trim loose

rear brake pads are very low

vin plate has been drilled and covered partly by alarm horn mounting

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR IS EMPTY

Pass 7 Jul 2007 38,747 miles

see previous vt32 issued on 06/07/2007

Fail 6 Jul 2007 38,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

both rear bumpstop cones split

corrosion forming on floorpan n/s/r

cut in n/s/f tyre

front no.plate cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2006 35,030 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

usall movement in front top strut mounts when jacked up.

Fail 8 Sep 2006 35,030 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

usall movement in front top strut mounts.

Pass 5 Aug 2005 32,896 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 32,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre side walls cracking .and depth nearing legal limit

rear bumper damage

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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R446 FUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R446 FUD, 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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R446 FUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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