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R682 FNH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,179 mi
Last recorded125,179 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 FNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 125,179 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 125,179 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 122,308 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Nov 2017 122,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 119,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,095 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,495 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2013 110,398 miles

advise nearside wiper blade split at end /still clears screen effectively

advise offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge /stepped tread

advise offside front tyre worn on outer edge /stepped tread

Fail 29 Oct 2013 110,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise nearside wiper blade split at end /still clears screen effectively

advise offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge /stepped tread

advise offside front tyre worn on outer edge /stepped tread

Pass 14 Nov 2012 107,303 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 107,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 104,864 miles

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.STEERIN WHEEL COVER LOOSE.OIL LEVEL MIN.DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 8 Feb 2012 104,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.STEERIN WHEEL COVER LOOSE.OIL LEVEL MIN.DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.PLAY-F SUSPENSION ARMS-F STRUTS TOP MOUNTS.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 96,503 miles

DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.CORROSION STARTING-FLOOR-R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSIONARMS-TOP MOUNTS.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 18 Feb 2011 96,503 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

DAMAGE F+R REG PLATE.CORROSION STARTING-FLOOR-R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES.DAMAGE ROAD WHEELS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY-F SUSPENSIONARMS-TOP MOUNTS.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Pass 20 Feb 2010 87,097 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 87,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 79,872 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 79,872 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT PLAY.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.

Pass 1 Feb 2008 71,548 miles

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.EXHAUST LEAKS.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-O/S/F+N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNT WORN.CORROSION O/S/R+N/S/R BRAKE HOSE FERRULES.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT DISTORTION.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 62,012 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,479 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 13,479 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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R682 FNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R682 FNH, 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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R682 FNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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