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R527 MOU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

244,926 mi
Last recorded244,926 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 MOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 244,926 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 244,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 243,218 miles

Front subframe & wishbones corroded

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play slight play in both bushes (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2017 239,575 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 234,293 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 228,900 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2014 22,352 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 218,077 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 212,711 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 206,173 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 194,566 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2009 183,323 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 183,323 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 171,400 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 171,400 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 159,652 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 147,180 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 147,180 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

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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R527 MOU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R527 MOU, 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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R527 MOU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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