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R562 MOU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Maroon Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

165,325 mi
Last recorded165,325 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 MOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 165,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2019 165,323 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 158,933 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade missing & arm broken

Temporary sealing fuel cap fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2018 158,933 miles

Temporary sealing fuel cap fitted

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade missing & arm broken

Pass 6 Jun 2017 151,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted - sealing type

Fail 6 Jun 2017 151,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 2.5mm & worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted - sealing type

Pass 15 Jun 2016 140,250 miles

Fuel cap temporary type

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 140,107 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel cap temporary type

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside mirror cover missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 128,341 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Jun 2015 128,146 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Jun 2014 118,632 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 2,200 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 105,539 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 15 Jun 2013 105,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 95,478 miles

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

engine has a slight oil leak.

noise on engine possible water pump.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,381 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 89,381 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 81,826 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 81,826 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 74,044 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 74,044 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 May 2008 66,533 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,047 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 61,047 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil.low.in.engine

Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,850 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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R562 MOU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R562 MOU, 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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R562 MOU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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