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R543 TRD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,941 mi
Last recorded86,941 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 TRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 86,941 miles

Both front wings badly corroded and sill trim loose

Fail 8 Mar 2017 86,940 miles

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

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

Both front wings badly corroded and sill trim loose

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 85,582 miles

Both front wings corroded

N/s/f sill trim loose

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 85,582 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front wings corroded

N/s/f sill trim loose

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,472 miles

Both front badly wings badly corroded

N/s/f sill trim and wing trim loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 83,472 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both front badly wings badly corroded

N/s/f sill trim and wing trim loose

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 80,852 miles

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

n/s/f wing badly corroded. n/s/f sill trim loose

o/s/f wing corroded

o/s/r tyre perished. advise tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,089 miles

Corrosion of the nsf wing

Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,082 miles

both front wings badly corroded.n/s/f loose n/s/f sill trim loose possable corroded in sill unable to check because cover

Fail 9 Mar 2012 77,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front wings badly corroded.n/s/f loose n/s/f sill trim loose possable corroded in sill unable to check because cover

Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,122 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 75,122 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,386 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 73,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,039 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 70,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,748 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 66,593 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 66,593 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,120 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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R543 TRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R543 TRD, 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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What year was R543 TRD registered?

R543 TRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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