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R501 DWL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,922 mi
Last recorded199,922 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 DWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2013 199,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 192,074 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 192,074 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 184,191 miles

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

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

ENGINE MOUNTING MISSING

Pass 17 Dec 2010 176,334 miles

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

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

both front top strut mounting areas on limit for movement (lift)

corrosion to nearside front to rear brake pipe at rear end

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

offside steering track rod end gaiter badly perished

play in nearside steering rack arm area

power steering pipes heavily corroded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing?

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Dec 2010 176,138 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

both front top strut mounting areas on limit for movement (lift)

corrosion to nearside front to rear brake pipe at rear end

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

offside steering track rod end gaiter badly perished

play in nearside steering rack arm area

power steering pipes heavily corroded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing?

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Dec 2009 169,371 miles

Front to rear /and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

PLay nearside rear wheel bearing and slightly noisy.

Play in both front suspension top mountings.

Play nearside steering rack drag link end.

Power steering pipes to rack badly corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2009 169,359 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front to rear /and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

PLay nearside rear wheel bearing and slightly noisy.

Play in both front suspension top mountings.

Play nearside steering rack drag link end.

Power steering pipes to rack badly corroded.

Pass 18 Dec 2008 163,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 158,842 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 158,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 149,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 149,341 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 149,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 132,288 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 132,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear metal brake pipes begginning to corrode

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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R501 DWL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R501 DWL, 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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R501 DWL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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