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R67 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

83,133 mi
Last recorded83,133 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2017 83,133 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

various under body corrosion.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle box. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

small amount of play at top steering colum.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,659 miles

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

various body and under body corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2016 80,659 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

various body and under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2015 76,453 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

drivers seat loose but secure

various under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2015 76,452 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

drivers seat loose but secure

various under body corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,703 miles

both rear tyres worn low

front floors/sill edges rusty

front o/s seat play at fittings

front suspension soft

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2014 72,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres worn low

front floors/sill edges rusty

front o/s seat play at fittings

front suspension soft

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,709 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 69,707 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,866 miles

Excessive corrosion around the fuel filler neck

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise and play

Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

washers poor

Fail 8 Mar 2011 62,924 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

washers poor

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,090 miles

Partial seperation of the offside front wish bone rear bush

nearside wiper blade spliting

Fail 8 Aug 2008 57,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,641 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 55,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 52,999 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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R67 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R67 UKO, 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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R67 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 1998.

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