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R625 EUD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,294 mi
Last recorded154,294 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 EUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 154,294 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 146,008 miles

rear brake pads low

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 146,005 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Nov 2014 137,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 127,362 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 114,610 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 114,610 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)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 109,049 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 103,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 97,165 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 97,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 91,808 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 91,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 89,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,522 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 77,262 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre punctured

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

Offside front tyre punctured fairly close to outer edge

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicle fitted with 195/55VR15 tyres front and 205/50VR15 rear.

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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R625 EUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R625 EUD, 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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R625 EUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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