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R675 UFJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,036 mi
Last recorded111,036 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 UFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 111,036 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 111,036 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Cracked (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 107,574 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 99,656 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 99,472 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 95,174 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 95,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 90,016 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 90,013 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 85,636 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 85,626 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,712 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 80,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

lift in both front top mountings

n/s/r bump stop /dust cover broken

Pass 2 Nov 2010 76,893 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 76,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 73,385 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,975 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r bump stop dust cover broken

Fail 23 Oct 2007 69,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/r bump stop dust cover broken

Pass 3 Nov 2006 67,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 64,709 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 64,709 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R675 UFJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 R675 UFJ, 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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R675 UFJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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