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R692 MTN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

223,093 mi
Last recorded223,093 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 MTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 223,093 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat covering poor condition

floor areas have been weld repaired from inside vehicle

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

sill seams corroded

slight exhaust leak centre sleeve section

some corrosion front to rear brake pipes

some wear rear beam axle bushes

Fail 8 Jan 2013 223,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat covering poor condition

floor areas have been weld repaired from inside vehicle

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

sill seams corroded

slight exhaust leak centre sleeve section

some corrosion front to rear brake pipes

some wear rear beam axle bushes

Fail 18 Dec 2012 222,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light missing

both front inner sill areas corroded

coolant level low

drivers seat runner worn

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f wing damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 207,590 miles

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION POOR

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake pipes and ferrules corroded\injuries in windscreen\repairs to nsf floorpan and both rear floor pans\oil leaks\osf tyre wearing on inner edge\exhaust has a minor leak an corroded\rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated\damage to both front sills\

Fail 9 Jan 2012 207,590 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION POOR

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake pipes and ferrules corroded\injuries in windscreen\repairs to nsf floorpan and both rear floor pans\oil leaks\osf tyre wearing on inner edge\exhaust has a minor leak an corroded\rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated\damage to both front sills\

Pass 5 Jan 2011 192,880 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 192,880 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 185,659 miles

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

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

rear seatbelts slow to retract

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jan 2010 185,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear seatbelts slow to retract

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Jan 2009 170,043 miles

rear axle rubber bushs debonded but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 9 Jan 2009 170,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear axle rubber bushs debonded but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 2 Jan 2008 151,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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 17 Aug 2006 124,566 miles

advise rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 16 Aug 2006 124,565 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R692 MTN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R692 MTN, 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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R692 MTN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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