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R452 AJO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,863 mi
Last recorded152,863 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 AJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 152,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 152,417 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working N/S & O/S (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S & O/S (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush N/S & O/S Slight Perished (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to Check Rear Seat Belts due to Vehicle Loading

Pass 11 May 2017 148,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Cover broken (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle cross beam bushes poor condition (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Cover broken (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 148,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill panel rusted and holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly inner edge FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRED (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shock absorber cover broken disconnected (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Rear cross beam axle bushes poor condition (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill panel advanced corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing shock absorber cover broken disconnected (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 143,392 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill is badly corroded but not with in 30 cm of mountian

Fail 11 Apr 2016 143,392 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front outer sill is badly corroded but not with in 30 cm of mountian

Fail 11 Apr 2015 137,923 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 137,923 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 131,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

large part of nearside front sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Fail 5 Apr 2014 131,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

large part of nearside front sill corroded not in prescribed area.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 125,673 miles

slight bind offside rear wheel

slight lift in front top suspention mounts

Pass 4 Apr 2012 121,151 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 113,263 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 113,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 106,845 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 106,845 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 98,073 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 98,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 86,706 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 75,144 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 75,136 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front side lamps a little dim

Pass 18 Apr 2006 63,205 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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R452 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R452 AJO, 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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R452 AJO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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