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R633 WYD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,356 mi
Last recorded89,356 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 WYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 89,356 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back corroded x 2 pipes at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 87,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn bold inner edge

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 85,158 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn bold inner edge

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 82,203 miles

fuel tank straps corroded.

offside and nearside front brake discs inner facings slightly corroded.

stone chip in swept area.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 78,897 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 75,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded.

interior roof lining at windscreen insecure.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 75,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear,in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded.

interior roof lining at windscreen insecure.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 70,813 miles

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

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

brake discs at front corroded.

interior head lining insecure.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,391 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 69,034 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2010 68,059 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 66,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,769 miles

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

slight play in near side and off side front suspension top mounts

unable to check condition of front brake pads

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Jul 2007 63,563 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 59,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R633 WYD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R633 WYD, 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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R633 WYD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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