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R690 WCC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,489 mi
Last recorded92,489 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 WCC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 92,489 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 82,600 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion becoming evident on underbody and components

Fail 24 Jul 2019 82,584 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.65 limit 0.2 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded up to load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear up to load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion becoming evident on underbody and components

Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,769 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake regulator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear under vehicle cover fitted resricting view of brake pipe

Fail 21 Mar 2018 79,769 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake regulator valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear under vehicle cover fitted resricting view of brake pipe

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 67,541 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes going in to the load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 67,541 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes going in to the load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 66,265 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,677 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 64,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,808 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 62,808 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 60,675 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 58,632 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,957 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,567 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,490 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 46,465 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 46,465 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 WCC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R690 WCC, 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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R690 WCC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R690 WCC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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