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R598 XND

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,396 mi
Last recorded91,396 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 XND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 91,396 miles

ERRATIC RPM / SURGING VALUES

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smearing view

Fail 11 Sep 2015 91,396 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides / pair (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides / pair / set (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers smearing view

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level @minimum

Fail 9 Oct 2014 79,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level @minimum

Pass 11 Oct 2013 72,401 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,390 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 72,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F Inner wing missing

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,499 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,380 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 65,380 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 60,880 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 60,864 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,569 miles

TYRES IN POOR CONDITION ,O/S/F TREAD WORN VERY LOW,O/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHED AND THE N/S/R IS ALSO PERISHING.THE N/S/F HAS A SMALL SCREW OR NAIL IN THE TREAD

Fail 4 Aug 2007 57,495 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

TYRES IN POOR CONDITION,O/S/F TREAD WORN VERY LOW,O/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL BADLY PERISHED,N/S/R ALSO PERISHING AND THE N/S/F HAS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

Pass 10 Aug 2006 53,865 miles

ALL TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS PERISHING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 1 Aug 2006 53,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

ALL TYRES OUTER SIDEWALLS PERISHING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2005 49,874 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 49,817 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 XND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XND, 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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What year was R598 XND registered?

R598 XND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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