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R472 GCA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

104,054 mi
Last recorded104,054 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 GCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 104,054 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 104,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 97,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 97,523 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 97,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 93,442 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 93,442 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 89,833 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 89,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,702 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 84,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 77,507 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 77,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 70,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 70,065 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 63,853 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 60,076 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 56,625 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,156 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,612 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 52,090 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,090 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 49,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,188 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,056 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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R472 GCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc 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 R472 GCA, 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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What year was R472 GCA registered?

R472 GCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R472 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 GCA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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