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R465 HAX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,866 mi
Last recorded188,866 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 HAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 188,866 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 188,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 181,927 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 181,927 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 155,501 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 155,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 127,487 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 93,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 89,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise front and rear brake discs worn advise tyres worn and perished

Pass 28 May 2012 84,387 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise front and rear brake discs worn advise rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 23 May 2011 79,499 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 79,499 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advise front and rear brake discs worn advise n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2010 75,237 miles

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

advise front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 21 May 2009 69,967 miles

Coolant leak

O/S headlamp has a stone chip but does not affect beam image.

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes are corroded.

Pass 21 May 2009 69,967 miles

Coolant leak

O/S headlamp has a stone chip but does not affect beam image.

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipes are corroded.

Pass 28 May 2008 65,174 miles

Chip in offside headlamp lens , Does NOT affect beam image or allow moisture into lamp.

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

Small leak on engine radiator.

Spare wheel security screw broken.

Pass 24 May 2007 60,691 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 55,522 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 55,522 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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R465 HAX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R465 HAX, 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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R465 HAX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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