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R690 CWY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,049 mi
Last recorded125,049 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 CWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 125,049 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 125,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 117,047 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

N/S/F fog light in-op

N/S/F wheel bearing slight noise when rotating

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 116,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front wipers starting to smear

N/S/F fog light in-op

N/S/F wheel bearing slight noise when rotating

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 110,166 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre have cuts to side wall no cords showing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2013 110,166 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre have cuts to side wall no cords showing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2011 98,943 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s rear tyre perrished

Fail 4 Oct 2011 98,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 29 Jun 2010 85,595 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 76,260 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 69,063 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 69,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 55,672 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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R690 CWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R690 CWY, 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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What year was R690 CWY registered?

R690 CWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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