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R51 DDB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

244,041 mi
Last recorded244,041 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 DDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 244,041 miles

From late retest (29/6/18)

NS and OS sills heavily repaired

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2018 244,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault NSR ABS sensor replaced for retest, system reset at time of test (1.6 (b))

From late retest (29/6/18)

NS and OS sills heavily repaired

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2018 244,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated brake pad warning lamp on and flashing indicating serious fault (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose at outer clamp (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged NSF and OSF hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

NS and OS sills heavily repaired

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2017 242,808 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSR and OSR (3.6.B.4e)

NS and OS inner sills repaired and coated with rustproofing

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

OS fuel tank strap corroded

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear exhaust knocking on rear axle

Rear wiper blade u/s

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2017 242,807 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF and OSF wipers not working (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on NSF and OSF (8.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating NSF and OSF (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing lower caliper bolt missing!!!! (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules NSR and OSR (3.6.B.4e)

NS and OS inner sills repaired and coated with rustproofing

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

OS fuel tank strap corroded

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear exhaust knocking on rear axle

Rear wiper blade u/s

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 242,461 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well to inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 234,643 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 234,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 232,006 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 232,006 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 217,155 miles

Front discs wearing thin

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2011 217,134 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front discs wearing thin

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2010 189,426 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 176,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 165,131 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 150,447 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 140,839 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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R51 DDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R51 DDB, 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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R51 DDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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