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R723 ERL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,308 mi
Last recorded100,308 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 ERL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 100,308 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 96,575 miles

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

power steering pipe corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 May 2014 96,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

power steering pipe corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,731 miles

light corrosion to o/s/f floor

radiator leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2013 92,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

light corrosion to o/s/f floor

radiator leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2012 88,291 miles

o/s front brake disc worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,493 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to power steering pipes

front brake discs corroded

o/s and n/s rear suspension bushes deterioating

Pass 29 Apr 2010 80,664 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 80,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes need adjusting

Pass 20 Apr 2009 76,093 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 76,082 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 66,813 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 66,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 62,602 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 57,728 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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R723 ERL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R723 ERL, 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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R723 ERL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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