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R697 ADP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,610 mi
Last recorded147,610 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 ADP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 147,610 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust bracket poor condition

n/s/f head lamp lens poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2016 147,610 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust bracket poor condition

n/s/f head lamp lens poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2015 140,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine smokey

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r door damaged

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s sill damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2015 140,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine smokey

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r door damaged

o/s headlamp cracked

o/s sill damaged

Pass 20 May 2014 130,502 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 130,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 117,551 miles

offside steering rack gaitor twisted

oil leaks

screen chipped

Fail 11 May 2013 117,529 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

off side steering rack gaiter twisted

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Apr 2012 108,894 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 97,303 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 87,028 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 74,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight binding to offside rear wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,961 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,333 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 43,942 miles

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

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

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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R697 ADP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R697 ADP, 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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R697 ADP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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