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R663 ULD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,062 mi
Last recorded168,062 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 ULD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 168,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 164,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 157,184 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 148,938 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 148,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 137,763 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 120,702 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 120,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 107,834 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 94,535 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front and rear registration plates honeycomb effect

Pass 4 Aug 2010 94,535 miles

front and rear registration plates honeycomb effect

Pass 20 Aug 2009 91,632 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 91,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 88,868 miles

Offside front door handle damaged (door opens ok).

Fail 21 Jul 2008 88,759 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Both rear brake discs corroded /worn .

Offside front door handle damaged (door opens ok).

Pass 30 Jul 2007 82,897 miles

the same as mot test number 754821417274

Fail 30 Jul 2007 82,897 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

175/80/14, offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread, nearside rear tyre for perishing and offside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,046 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 68,920 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 68,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R663 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R663 ULD, 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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R663 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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