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R484 LRX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

176,074 mi
Last recorded176,074 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 LRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 176,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 167,497 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 166,727 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 166,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2010 150,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 147,376 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 144,957 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 136,212 miles

Corrosion to power steering pipes.

Slight play/deterioration to track control arm rear bushes.

Slight wear to brake pedal anti-slip.

Some corrosion to brake pipes,unions & ferrules.

Some damage to n/s of vehicle.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 136,212 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Corrosion to power steering pipes.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Slight play/deterioration to track control arm rear bushes.

Slight wear to brake pedal anti-slip.

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

Some damage to n/s of vehicle.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 124,460 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE MOUNTING BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

BOTH STRUT TOP MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

METAL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

PWER STEERING PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 30 Aug 2006 124,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH REAR AXLE MOUNTING BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

BOTH STRUT TOP MOUNTINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

MATAL BRAKE PIPES AT REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

POWER STEERING PIPES HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

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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R484 LRX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R484 LRX, 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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R484 LRX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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