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R54 PNK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,507 mi
Last recorded94,507 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 PNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 94,507 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,897 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,768 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 86,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,478 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 12 Apr 2017 85,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d.bush mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured broken off at d.bush mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,121 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,186 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,137 miles

Engine noisy.

Nearside rear tyre showing cracks.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 60,137 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine noisy.

Nearside rear tyre showing cracks.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 59,125 miles

Engine noisy.

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front door lock damage.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 59,125 miles

Engine noisy.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front door lock damage.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 57,357 miles

Noise from engine.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 57,357 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Noise from engine.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,051 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,464 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,464 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 52,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,274 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,111 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,368 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 40,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,247 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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R54 PNK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R54 PNK, 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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R54 PNK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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