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R514 BND

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,194 mi
Last recorded113,194 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 BND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 109,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (outer) (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 109,345 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (outer) (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,511 miles

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

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 107,511 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 105,257 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 105,257 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 103,715 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 101,816 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 101,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 100,397 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 97,903 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 97,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 95,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 92,534 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 92,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 10,683 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 76,226 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 64,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 64,350 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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R514 BND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R514 BND, 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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R514 BND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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