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R675 ULD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,431 mi
Last recorded106,431 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 ULD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 106,431 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

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

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

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

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

Steering column requires attention .

Fail 24 Feb 2009 106,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

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

Off side headlamp glass slightly damaged.

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Steering column requires attention .

Pass 14 Feb 2008 94,964 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Offside rear tyre low on tread.

Power steering pump damp.

Slight free play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 94,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Offside rear tyre low on tread.

Power steering pump damp.

Slight free play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 16 Feb 2007 85,874 miles

Same advises as test number 122606947474.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 85,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak on centre joint area.

Front number plate cracked.

Offside rear light cluster cracked and in poor condition.

Offside rear light cluster filling up with water, almost to bulbs.

Power steering pipe from resivoir damp around clips.

Power steering pump damp.

Rear brake hoses cracking.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 76,868 miles

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

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

steering column loose

Fail 8 Dec 2005 76,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

steering column loose

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 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ULD, 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 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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