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R709 UAC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,169 mi
Last recorded132,169 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 UAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 132,169 miles

both front coil springs corroded still complete

front and rear brake disc slightly worn surface rust

nearside and offside inner sills surface rust

Pass 21 Sep 2018 126,287 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

both front coil springs corroded still complete

Pass 22 Sep 2017 120,687 miles

both rear tyres cracking not reaching cords

front body wing panels corroded lower not part of structual member

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 120,681 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks in treads no cords visible

both number plates cracked/starting to de-laminate.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 120,533 miles

Both rear tyres cracking - not to cords

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,428 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 113,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bad oil stains on undertray on offside.

blow from exhaust at welded joint to cat.

both number plates damaged,still readable.

centre exhaust hanger bracket,welds broken,system still supported elsewhere.

nearside rear tyre has a nail in repairable area.

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 113,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bad oil stains on undertray on offside.

blow from exhaust at welded joint to cat.

both number plates damaged,still readable.

centre exhaust hanger bracket,welds broken,system still supported elsewhere.

nearside rear tyre has a nail in repairable area.

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,021 miles

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

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

front and rear number plates damaged

offside headlamp glass chipped

slight blow on front silencer box ,seam corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2013 108,971 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear number plates damaged

offside headlamp glass chipped

slight blow on front silencer box ,seam corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2012 101,482 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates both damaged[still readable]

slight blow on exhaust at welds on first silencer.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 96,972 miles

both front and nearside rear shock absorbers all have slight fluid weep.

both number plates damaged

nearside dip beam pattern poor and offside height load adjuster inop.

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

wipers judder

Fail 28 Jun 2011 96,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and nearside rear shock absorbers all have slight fluid weep.

both number plates damaged

nearside dip beam pattern poor and offside height load adjuster inop.

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

wipers judder

Pass 2 Jul 2010 94,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 94,087 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,363 miles

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

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

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

both numberplates damaged.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 86,767 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 80,314 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 73,638 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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R709 UAC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R709 UAC, 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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R709 UAC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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