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R510 MSS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,325 mi
Last recorded105,325 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 MSS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,325 miles

Offside Front 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion around body grommets

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to rear brake discs

nsf lower arm bush starting to split

oil leak from gearbox area

rear axle bushes split

reverse light not working

Fail 22 Sep 2010 105,325 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion around body grommets

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to rear brake discs

nsf lower arm bush starting to split

oil leak from gearbox area

rear axle bushes split

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2009 94,164 miles

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

corrosin to jacking points on sills

nearside wiper rubber torn

rear axle bushes starting to split

Fail 15 Sep 2009 94,055 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosin to jacking points on sills

nearside wiper rubber torn

rear axle bushes starting to split

Pass 23 Sep 2008 81,946 miles

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

osr brake backing plate corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 23 Sep 2008 81,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear wiper torn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine oil level low

osr brake backing plate corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,722 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 71,722 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,017 miles

front suspension top mounts movement when suspension hanging

Pass 28 Sep 2005 55,842 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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R510 MSS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R510 MSS, 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 R510 MSS registered?

R510 MSS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R510 MSS safe to buy?

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