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R708 TDD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,113 mi
Last recorded123,113 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 TDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 123,113 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 118,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 118,645 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 116,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2012 116,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 113,527 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 113,449 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 110,650 miles

Accident damage to n/s outer sill

Bonnet safety latch sticking/sized

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 110,650 miles

Accident damage to n/s outer sill

Bonnet safety latch sticking/sized

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 107,367 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 20 Mar 2009 107,367 miles

all rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 20 Mar 2008 103,293 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 103,288 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

front exhaust pipe braket broken but exhaust secure

offside wiper split

Pass 23 Mar 2007 95,932 miles

Power steering pipes rusty..

Pass 23 Mar 2006 87,203 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 87,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake travel.n/s outer sill damaged

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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R708 TDD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc 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 R708 TDD, 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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R708 TDD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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