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R671 RCY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,404 mi
Last recorded136,404 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 RCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 136,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front lower fog light missing

slight lift in top of steering column

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to thick underseal

Pass 25 Jan 2013 124,959 miles

advisorys on test 287685123057

Fail 25 Jan 2013 124,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread pattern

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 109,497 miles

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

n/s o/s rear floor panels around water hols rusty

slight binding n/s front brake

slight bulge in wall n/s/front tyre

slight play n/s o/s front suspenshion leg top mountings

sliight play in n/s o/s rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jan 2012 109,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s o/s rear floor panels around water hols rusty

slight binding n/s front brake

slight bulge in wall n/s/front tyre

slight play n/s o/s front suspenshion leg top mountings

sliight play in n/s o/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jan 2011 106,121 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

slight movement in top of steering coloumbe

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2011 106,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

slight movement in top of steering coloumbe

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,371 miles

n/s/front lower suspenshion arm back bush split

rear exhaust box rusty

slight play in n/s and o/s/front top suspenshion leg mountings

slight play in steering colome top mounting

unable to check outer sills fully due to side panels

Pass 21 Jan 2009 91,896 miles

long travel on handbrake

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

slight electrical fault on o/s rear light unit

slight movement in top steering column bush

slight play in rear wheel bearings

unable to check front underside of vehicle fully due to lower panel fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2008 82,351 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/front bottom ball joint

slight play in steering column detected at steering wheel

tail exhaust box rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2007 72,933 miles

same advisories as test no 584936817078

Fail 16 Jan 2007 72,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in top of steering coloumbe

Pass 26 Jan 2006 63,663 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 63,663 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R671 RCY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R671 RCY, 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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R671 RCY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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