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R664 RGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

190,613 mi
Last recorded190,613 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 RGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 190,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 190,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 186,517 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 186,424 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 182,217 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 176,494 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 176,494 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 171,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 164,302 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 158,358 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 153,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 146,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 May 2014 146,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 139,197 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 131,174 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 124,480 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 117,597 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 109,722 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 103,441 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 97,729 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 89,875 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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R664 RGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R664 RGC, 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 RGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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