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R542 DKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,210 mi
Last recorded137,210 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 DKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 137,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 130,373 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sills corroded

front and rear pads low

Pass 14 Jun 2017 119,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 112,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 102,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 May 2015 102,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2014 94,160 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,049 miles

Nearside front door mirror surround is broken

Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,861 miles

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2012 87,861 miles

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

Offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2011 80,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 73,384 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 65,279 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 57,540 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 50,131 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,262 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 33,835 miles

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

o/s/r tyre punctured

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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R542 DKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R542 DKP, 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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R542 DKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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