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R665 TEW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,154 mi
Last recorded94,154 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 TEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 94,154 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose Locking nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose Locking nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Earth connection on battery loose

Offside Rear Bind to brakes

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

Rear exhaust back box rubber mount perished and another broken but system is still adequately supported

Pass 2 May 2017 84,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rears and n/s/f tyres perished

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2017 84,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rears and n/s/f tyres perished

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2015 82,912 miles

n/s/f tyre 1mm outer edge

Fail 13 May 2015 82,912 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre 1mm outer edge

Pass 8 May 2014 71,561 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 71,561 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 71,401 miles
Fail 13 May 2013

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,844 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 67,820 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre 2+mm

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,583 miles

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,065 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,972 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,581 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 49,581 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 9 Jun 2007 43,505 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 43,505 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,913 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres in poor condition

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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R665 TEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R665 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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R665 TEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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