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R544 LNH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

124,470 mi
Last recorded124,470 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 LNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 124,470 miles

Front engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer lower wing corroried

Nearside Front headlight on dipped beam as high resistanse

Offside Front Outer lower wing corroried

Fail 1 Mar 2016 124,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Front engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer lower wing corroried

Nearside Front headlight on dipped beam as high resistanse

Offside Front Outer lower wing corroried

Fail 2 Nov 2015 124,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s front wing corroded through

slight upper colulmn play

surface cracks in n/s rear tyre

Fail 16 Oct 2015 124,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded both from steering rack (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 114,547 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 108,602 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 108,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 106,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 102,953 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

auxillary belt fraying

both rear tyres going out of shape

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2011 102,946 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

auxillary belt fraying

both rear tyres going out of shape

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,192 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 99,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,168 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 95,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 90,581 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 86,706 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 86,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 83,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 83,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion rear exhaust box

Pass 21 Nov 2005 79,013 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 79,013 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R544 LNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R544 LNH, 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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R544 LNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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