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R664 MVO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,041 mi
Last recorded165,041 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 MVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 165,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

horn slightly insecure under body corroded oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2016 165,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

horn slightly insecure under body corroded oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 163,343 miles

coil springs corroded

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2014 161,009 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 151,577 miles

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

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

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

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

abs light show intermittent fault

Pass 23 Mar 2013 151,577 miles

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

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

abs light show intermittent fault

Pass 30 Mar 2012 144,787 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 144,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 128,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 134,605 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 123,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 123,389 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,551 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 88,275 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 88,273 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 81,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 76,430 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 76,430 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R664 MVO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R664 MVO, 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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R664 MVO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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