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R646 LRP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,128 mi
Last recorded113,128 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 LRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 113,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 113,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 104,152 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 104,151 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,156 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 102,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 95,731 miles

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 90,226 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front undershields insecure in places

Fail 20 Dec 2014 90,226 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front undershields insecure in places

Pass 29 Aug 2014 88,144 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 88,144 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,268 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 79,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,707 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 50,383 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,172 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,774 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 46,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,684 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,846 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,429 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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R646 LRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R646 LRP, 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 LRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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