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R591 FHP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,000 mi
Last recorded101,000 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 FHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 101,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 99,834 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 99,834 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside outer sill

engine cover fitted

oil leak & damage to sump

Fail 4 Feb 2016 81,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to nearside outer sill

engine cover fitted

oil leak & damage to sump

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,425 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly cracking

minor oil leak

nearside front driveshaft inner cv gaitor has slight seepage of grease

Fail 22 Jul 2014 71,425 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres slightly cracking

minor oil leak

nearside front driveshaft inner cv gaitor has slight seepage of grease

Pass 10 Jul 2013 69,535 miles

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

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 69,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,217 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,032 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 64,696 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 63,409 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 61,687 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,195 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,943 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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R591 FHP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R591 FHP, 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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R591 FHP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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