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R514 OAD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

72,941 mi
Last recorded72,941 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 OAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 72,941 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 72,279 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 72,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 71,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 70,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 69,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 69,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted. Also, unit loose, secured (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,080 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 66,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect internal loose (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,529 miles

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

when first starting brake pedal is spongey then working fine,

Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,884 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

Pass 8 Feb 2016 60,154 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 58,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,064 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 57,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 55,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,604 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,728 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 52,144 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n.s.f. tyre slight cracked on edge

slight play at steering column in and outwards to inspect first

Fail 24 Feb 2011 52,144 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n.s.f. tyre slight cracked on edge

slight play at steering column in and outwards to inspect first

Pass 12 Feb 2010 50,308 miles

both front top suspension mounts have slight movement

front left door trim outer slight adrift

front right direction lamp slight deterioated

Fail 7 Feb 2010 50,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front top suspension mounts have slight movement

front left door trim outer slight adrift

front right direction lamp slight deterioated

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,454 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 48,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,248 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 47,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box corroded

play in offside of steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2007 45,878 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,878 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 44,645 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 44,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exaust back box corroded

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads half worn

offside inner drive shaft gaiter split

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 OAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 OAD, 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 OAD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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