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R602 XRB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,013 mi
Last recorded126,013 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 XRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 126,013 miles

Nearside floor holed

brake pipes rusty

general corrosion

rear wheel bearings noise

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 125,944 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in several areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside floor holed

brake pipes rusty

general corrosion

rear wheel bearings noise

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 121,442 miles

axle bushers deteriorating

EXHAUST CRACKED AND CORRODED!!!!

both floors holed but not within prescribed areas

general corrosion and wear

reg plates deteriorating

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 121,442 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST CRACKED AND CORRODED!!!!

axle bushers deteriorating

both floors holed but not within prescribed areas

general corrosion and wear

reg plates deteriorating

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 114,508 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES!!

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)

Oil leak

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

general corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear springs corroded

sill covers fitted

slight lift in steering colum

Fail 2 Dec 2014 114,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES!!

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)

Oil leak

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

general corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear springs corroded

sill covers fitted

slight lift in steering colum

Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 110,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 106,069 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 106,067 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)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,189 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 98,189 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 91,317 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

advise front disc on inner sides resting

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2010 91,317 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

advise front disc on inner sides resting

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2009 85,277 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

plat in both top strut mounts

slight pitting to front discs

slight play rear wheel bearing

slight squeel from fan belt

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 23 Dec 2008 81,580 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine cover loose

rear brake pipes rusty

rear of exhaust rusty and cracking at joint to rear box

seat belt slow to return

Fail 23 Dec 2008 81,580 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine cover loose

rear brake pipes rusty

rear of exhaust rusty and cracking at joint to rear box

seat belt slow to return

Pass 28 Dec 2007 75,848 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

endine cover loose

play in top strut bushers

squeek/ noise on n/s/rear brake

Pass 24 Nov 2006 69,239 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

lift in both top shock mounts

rear brake pipes rusty

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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R602 XRB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R602 XRB, 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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R602 XRB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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