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R69 EBA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,298 mi
Last recorded69,298 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 EBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 69,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 64,786 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Both sides rear wheel bearings slight play

Exhaust corroding

Front subframe & attached suspension components show general surface corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2023 59,371 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Both sides rear wheel bearings slight play

Exhaust corroding

Front subframe & attached suspension components show general surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,273 miles

Front brake discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel trims or covers fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts

Pass 1 Apr 2021 52,442 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,442 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,402 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 52,399 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 51,681 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 51,681 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2015 51,471 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 47,410 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 43,862 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,189 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,989 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 22,674 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 22,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 20,834 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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R69 EBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R69 EBA, 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 R69 EBA registered?

R69 EBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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