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R687 PVJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,641 mi
Last recorded110,641 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 PVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 110,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre walls perished

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both lazy (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 110,641 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre walls perished

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both lazy (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,372 miles

195 / 60 / 15 tyres fitted

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 106,514 miles

185/60/14 tyres fitted

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexis ferrels (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened Anti roll bar (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 106,514 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

185/60/14 tyres fitted

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexis ferrels (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened Anti roll bar (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 103,322 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 101,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,024 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 91,892 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 85,925 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 84,183 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 81,279 miles

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)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 81,279 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 78,672 miles

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)

advise front registration plate slightly cracked.

advise nearside front tyre has small cut in side wall.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 78,672 miles

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

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)

advise front registration plate slightly cracked.

advise nearside front tyre has small cut in side wall.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,276 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 70,478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,451 miles

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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R687 PVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R687 PVJ, 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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R687 PVJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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