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R550 DKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,923 mi
Last recorded96,923 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 DKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 96,923 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,350 miles

advise new wiper blades

both front and n/s/r tyres perrished and low in tread, advise x4 tyres replaced

both front flexi's perrishing but fine for 12 months

both reg plates poor, advise replacement soon

o/s/f service brake lazy

o/s/r tyre is a winter tyre

pas feed pipe to rack moist

service lamp on

slight movement in both front rearmost wishbone bushes

Fail 10 Oct 2013 93,350 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise new wiper blades

both front and n/s/r tyres perrished and low in tread, advise x4 tyres replaced

both front flexi's perrishing but fine for 12 months

both reg plates poor, advise replacement soon

o/s/f service brake lazy

o/s/r tyre is a winter tyre

pas feed pipe to rack moist

service lamp on

slight movement in both front rearmost wishbone bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,447 miles

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)

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

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

front number plate damaged advise replacement

o/s/f head lamp glass damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2011 85,078 miles

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

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

clutch weak, slipped trying to get out of brake rollers

exhaust centre mount detached from system but still provides support

n/s/f tyre has heavy perishing and cracking to inner and outer sidewalls and treads, advise replacement

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2011 84,964 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

clutch weak, slipped trying to get out of brake rollers

exhaust centre mount detached from system but still provides support

n/s/f tyre has heavy perishing and cracking to inner and outer sidewalls and treads, advise replacement

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 80,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 80,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 73,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,325 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 67,061 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,983 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 48,165 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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R550 DKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R550 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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R550 DKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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