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R646 BUJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,776 mi
Last recorded106,776 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 BUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 106,776 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s ,inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet /bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 106,103 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded outside of any prescribed areas

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 31 May 2019 106,091 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,885 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 105,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2015 105,078 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 105,064 miles

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,615 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 103,615 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 102,658 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,376 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,917 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 73,916 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,379 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cutt

power steer pipes deteriorating

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

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

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

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

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

long handbrake pull

Fail 18 Mar 2010 68,379 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

long handbrake pull

nearside front tyre sidewall cutt

power steer pipes deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,917 miles

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

nearside front flexi hose slightly twisted

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

nearside rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,177 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 59,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

advise laser wheel alignment

Pass 28 Mar 2007 56,230 miles

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

all tyres worn low

brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2006 51,445 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

slight movement rear wheel bearings

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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R646 BUJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 R646 BUJ, 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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R646 BUJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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