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R717 CNC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,790 mi
Last recorded62,790 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 CNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 62,790 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 62,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 62,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 62,615 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 62,455 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 62,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle off sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle off sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 62,096 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 62,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,319 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,805 miles

Nearside Front nsf foglight inop and damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,643 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 59,643 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 59,263 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,763 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 58,370 miles

Center rear backbox exhaust starting to corrode

n/s/f foglight lense damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

nsr tyre beginning to perish

Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,354 miles

exhuast mount snapped.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 57,354 miles

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

exhuast mount snapped.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,704 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,268 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 54,268 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,882 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 52,882 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,449 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear axel bushes perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 45,685 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 42,278 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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R717 CNC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R717 CNC, 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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R717 CNC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R717 CNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 CNC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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