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R706 MGO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,857 mi
Last recorded102,857 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 MGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 102,857 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 102,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of sub-frame bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,802 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 99,802 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,493 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,373 miles

softness in brake pedal

Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,794 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 88,502 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 85,098 miles

Rear exhaust slight leak centre box

handbrake will need adjustment

Fail 23 Aug 2017 85,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear exhaust slight leak centre box

handbrake will need adjustment

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,071 miles

Nearside Front indicater lamp will need attention

Fail 15 Sep 2016 83,071 miles

Nearside Front indicater lamp will need attention

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,936 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 77,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not adjusting (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated Both (2.6.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,291 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 73,291 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 69,135 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 69,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,706 miles

Off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 62,274 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,978 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 58,595 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,689 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,569 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 47,224 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,340 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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R706 MGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R706 MGO, 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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R706 MGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R706 MGO shows 27 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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