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R667 PVJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,014 mi
Last recorded140,014 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 PVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 140,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 137,534 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 135,081 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 133,606 miles

n/s handbrake cable worn

Fail 24 Apr 2019 133,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

n/s handbrake cable worn

Pass 16 May 2018 133,381 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 133,365 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2017 132,443 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 130,644 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 128,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 126,321 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 126,308 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 124,775 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 124,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 122,728 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 122,728 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 120,202 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 120,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 117,177 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 113,856 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 110,340 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 110,287 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 106,399 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 106,301 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 101,614 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 96,076 miles
Fail 11 May 2005

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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R667 PVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R667 PVJ, 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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R667 PVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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