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R726 BYA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,141 mi
Last recorded168,141 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 BYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 168,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear park brake low

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 168,141 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear park brake low

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 159,238 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Offside Rear and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Rear axle bush worn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 144,792 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 144,792 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 140,073 miles

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs very poor condition

fuel tank straps poor condition

n/s/f tyre slight runout,uneven wear

number plates poor condition

o/s/r shocker damp

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to all suspension bushes

surface rust to all brake pipes

Fail 4 Nov 2013 140,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system poor condition

front brake discs very poor condition

fuel tank straps poor condition

n/s/f tyre slight runout,uneven wear

number plates poor condition

o/s/r shocker damp

slight suspension knocks

slight wear to all suspension bushes

surface rust to all brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2012 134,982 miles

coil springs in poor condition.

corrosion to power steering pipes.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in poor condition.

front brake discs in poor condition.

rear suspension bushes in poor condition.

rear tyres 3mm-uneven wear.

slight play in steering rack.

surface rust to brake pipes.

various body damage.

wishbone bushes in poor condition.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 128,707 miles

body damage.

corrsion brake discs.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion exhaust system.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 128,624 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

body damage.

corrsion brake discs.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion exhaust system.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 123,609 miles

corrsion to coil springs.

corrsion to exhaust.

rear brake discs very poor condition.

rear tyres cracks in tread.

surface rust to brake pipes.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 118,023 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2008 110,719 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 103,039 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)

n/s/r tyre is worn uneven

o/s/r tyre is worn uneven

rear wiper is split

Fail 6 Nov 2007 103,039 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

n/s/r tyre is worn uneven

o/s/r tyre is worn uneven

rear wiper is split

tyre size-195/65t15s

Pass 9 Nov 2006 95,114 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 95,114 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 80,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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R726 BYA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R726 BYA, 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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R726 BYA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 July 1998.

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