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R648 TEW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,579 mi
Last recorded117,579 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 TEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 117,579 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stone chip damage to nearside front headlamp

Fail 3 Jun 2019 117,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stone chip damage to nearside front headlamp

Pass 7 Jun 2018 112,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlight has some minor stone damage present

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipes showing some corrosion.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 112,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlight has some minor stone damage present

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipes showing some corrosion.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,445 miles

Brake pipes at rear are showing some signs of corrosion.

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

The near side front tyre is wearing around the inner edges of the tread.

Fail 26 May 2017 109,352 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 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)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipes at rear are showing some signs of corrosion.

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

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

The near side front tyre is wearing around the inner edges of the tread.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,844 miles

Brake hoses deteriorated, ferrules corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Multiple brake pipes corroded/blistering

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

Rear tyres deteriorated and cracked through tread

Suspension coil springs corroded

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2015 101,691 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Coolant leak

Corrosion/blistering to multiple brake pipes

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 101,691 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Coolant leak

Corrosion/blistering to multiple brake pipes

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,263 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 98,226 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 98,129 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)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 94,017 miles

near side headlight chipped

rear discs corroded outer faces

rear offside brake bind

screen scatched

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 91,655 miles

near side headlamp chipped

Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,383 miles

chips in n/s headlight

Fail 1 Jun 2011 88,382 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

chips in n/s headlight

Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,497 miles

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

near side headlight stone chipped

Pass 22 May 2009 74,745 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 67,788 miles

Nearside front brake disc corrded and slightly pitted.

Nearside headlamp lens chipped

Nearside rear brake disc out corroded.

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

Offside fuel tank support bracket starting to corrode.

Oil misting from nearside inner cv gaiter

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 May 2008 67,788 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc corrded and slightly pitted.

Nearside headlamp lens chipped

Nearside rear brake disc out corroded.

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

Offside fuel tank support bracket starting to corrode.

Oil misting from nearside inner cv gaiter

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 60,385 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 60,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,306 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 51,306 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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R648 TEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R648 TEW, 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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R648 TEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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