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R62 TUM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,319 mi
Last recorded127,319 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 TUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 127,319 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 127,218 miles

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)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake bind

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

Offside Rear brake bind

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 117,988 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

high level stop light not working

oil leaks

Fail 29 Jan 2016 117,988 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)

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

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

high level stop light not working

oil leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2015 108,687 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber dust covers loose

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Jan 2015 108,687 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber dust covers loose

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 101,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 96,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 91,205 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 91,203 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 86,668 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 86,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 82,685 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 78,840 miles

front suspension strut mounts slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,397 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 68,856 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 68,844 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 62,309 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 62,015 miles

both rear brakes are binding slightly

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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R62 TUM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R62 TUM, 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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R62 TUM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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