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R71 EAL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,139 mi
Last recorded141,139 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 EAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 141,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both brake ferrules corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 141,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both brake ferrules corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,376 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 132,370 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 125,556 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 122,487 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 122,486 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 117,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 117,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 115,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 112,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 110,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 107,370 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 104,183 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 104,183 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 96,181 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 92,600 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 88,035 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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R71 EAL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R71 EAL, 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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R71 EAL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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