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R45 GBW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,115 mi
Last recorded122,115 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 GBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 122,115 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 122,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,036 miles

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

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

Rear Both nearside and offside inner wheel arches corroded

Rear Both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 117,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Both nearside and offside inner wheel arches corroded

Rear Both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 112,952 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 112,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 103,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 96,400 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 96,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 90,324 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 90,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at load sensing valve) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,017 miles

Front anti-roll bar drop link rubber bushes have slight play

Offside front brake disc corroded

Offside rear brake binding on slightly

Rear axle rubber bushes deteriorated

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,458 miles

Both front suspension lower arms, rubber bushes deteriorated

Offside front brake disc corroded

Rear axle rubber bushes deteriorated

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 87,458 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front suspension lower arms, rubber bushes deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc corroded

Rear axle rubber bushes deteriorated

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,186 miles

Exhaust system slightly deterioratd, and slightly blowing

O/S front disc corroded

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear axle rubber bushes deteriorated

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2013 83,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system slightly deterioratd, and slightly blowing

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear axle rubber bushes deteriorated

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 75,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,620 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,601 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,066 miles

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

long travel on footbrake

Fail 7 Apr 2008 58,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake pads very low

Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,896 miles

front brake pads very low

Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,138 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,504 miles

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

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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R45 GBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R45 GBW, 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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R45 GBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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