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R524 SBV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,960 mi
Last recorded157,960 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 SBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 157,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease also all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 157,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in grease also all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 157,838 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both slightly worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust has corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2021 157,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights cloudy but light out put not severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at center section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

floor corroded slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2019 157,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge valve cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge valve cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge valve cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge valve cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both wing panels corroded

corrosion to underside but not holed (floor pan and sills)

Pass 21 Dec 2018 157,696 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to under vehicle and suspention componants

Pass 12 Sep 2016 150,920 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 150,918 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing x4, 1 off each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing unevenly

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 147,943 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 135,008 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

offside inner sill corroded

rear wiper missing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 135,008 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

offside inner sill corroded

rear wiper missing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 126,991 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 126,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 118,826 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,840 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 104,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight fluctuation front nearside + offside service brakes

slight play steering joints

Pass 13 Feb 2009 95,371 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 85,199 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,571 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 67,476 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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R524 SBV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R524 SBV, 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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R524 SBV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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