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R622 BOO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,569 mi
Last recorded142,569 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 BOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 142,569 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 142,568 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 133,580 miles

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

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 133,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 126,841 miles

Rear both, shock shrouds broken

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 6 Jul 2016 126,774 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear both, shock shrouds broken

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

images just ok

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 30 Jun 2015 115,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HID headlights fitted without cleaning devices

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,549 miles

1 .5 lts OF ENGINE OIL ADDED TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BUMP STOPS BREAKING UP

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 100,355 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 99,203 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 95,611 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 91,946 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 88,747 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 88,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 80,881 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 72,543 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 72,542 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,257 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 53,623 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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R622 BOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R622 BOO, 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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R622 BOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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