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R598 EOO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,654 mi
Last recorded98,654 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 EOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 98,654 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 98,648 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,914 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 97,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 97,708 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,073 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 97,073 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,640 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 96,640 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 95,268 miles

Air leak on engine

Offside rear tyre soft

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Jun 2016 95,268 miles

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

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Air leak on engine

Offside rear tyre soft

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,640 miles

chunk out of side wall inner side

nsr tyre perishing inner side wall

wearing edge of osf tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,640 miles

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

chunk out of side wall inner side

nsr tyre perishing inner side wall

wearing edge of osf tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,197 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 92,153 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 92,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 85,487 miles

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front shock absorber top mounts worn

front tyres feathering on inner edges

o/s/f brake performance showing distortion

rear service brake efficiencies low

Fail 4 Jul 2010 85,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front shock absorber top mounts worn

front tyres feathering on inner edges

o/s/f brake performance showing distortion

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear service brake efficiencies low

Pass 21 Jul 2009 78,995 miles

front disc lipped

slight travel on foot peddel (advise adjust rear brakes)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 67,867 miles

offside rear brakes noisey

Fail 14 Dec 2007 67,867 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear brakes noisey

Pass 10 Dec 2006 59,942 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 9 Dec 2005 52,291 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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R598 EOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R598 EOO, 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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R598 EOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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