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R453 PGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,898 mi
Last recorded134,898 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 PGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 134,898 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 134,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 131,272 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill slight corossion

Offside sill slight corossion

Pass 20 Feb 2021 128,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 127,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle fitted with an under tray

Pass 2 Mar 2019 125,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle fitted with an under tray

Pass 3 Mar 2018 123,498 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 122,144 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 119,494 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 119,450 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 115,559 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 109,384 miles

CHIP ON SCREEN / SILL X UNDER TRAYS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT OF MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT SILL TO FLOOR

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Mar 2014 109,384 miles

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

CHIP ON SCREEN / SILL X UNDER TRAYS FITTED / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR DISCS / SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT OF MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT SILL TO FLOOR

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2013 98,566 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI / UNDER TRAY FITTED / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SILL LIPS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 13 Feb 2013 98,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/R BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/R MAINLINE BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI / UNDER TRAY FITTED / SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SILL LIPS / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 Jan 2012 89,504 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 83,637 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,484 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edges

Both front wiper blades torn but clearing windscreen effectivly

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 78,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Both front tyres worn outer edges

Both front wiper blades torn but clearing windscreen effectivly

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,564 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 69,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 59,828 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 57,740 miles

both front lower ball joints split boots

Pass 6 Feb 2006 54,948 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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R453 PGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R453 PGC, 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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R453 PGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R453 PGC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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