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R607 DRT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,088 mi
Last recorded137,088 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 DRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 137,088 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

possible coolant leak from radiator (coolant stains on radiator)

some corrosion to underside but not to excess

Fail 25 Sep 2018 137,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

possible coolant leak from radiator (coolant stains on radiator)

some corrosion to underside but not to excess

Pass 20 Sep 2017 124,071 miles

Coolant leak radiator staining ()

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Sep 2017 126,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery moves in tray

Coolant leak radiator staining ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 112,145 miles

Battery loose

Rear tyres perished

Slight oil leak

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,941 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Lower Engine Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Strut Dust Cover Loose

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Strut Dust Cover Loose

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 30 Sep 2015 91,932 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Engine Oil Leak

Lower Engine Covers Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Strut Dust Cover Loose

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Strut Dust Cover Loose

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 81,179 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape and perrished

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 81,179 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front tyres close and perrished

Both rear tyres out of shape and perrished

Coolant bottle low

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2013 76,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear exhaust sections slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 69,802 miles

the front brake discs are corroded

the front exhaust is corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2012 69,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

the front brake discs are corroded

the front exhaust is corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 69,522 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 68,446 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 66,822 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 65,828 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,091 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 61,391 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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R607 DRT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R607 DRT, 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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R607 DRT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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