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R697 LVV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,288 mi
Last recorded147,288 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 LVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 147,288 miles

cover sills fitted

power steering pipes slightly corroded

slight oil leak

slight surface corrosion on inner front sills to floor

Fail 3 Jul 2017 147,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak ()

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (2.6.2)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2016 143,888 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/f rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and o/s/r (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag light (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 143,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and o/s/f.rear footwell floor area within seat mountings (5.2.6)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/f rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and o/s/r (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag light (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 141,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 132,265 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 132,265 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 124,037 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 124,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 114,852 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 114,852 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 113,564 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 113,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 110,388 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 110,337 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2006 104,282 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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R697 LVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R697 LVV, 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 LVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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