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R732 GHO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,033 mi
Last recorded149,033 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 GHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2013 149,033 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

downpipe support bracket broken

n/s/f lower wing adrift

n/s/f tyre very low on inner edge and perished on sidewalls

Pass 8 Aug 2012 146,562 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust downpipe bracket broken

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished on sidewalls

slight lift in front top mounts

Fail 8 Aug 2012 146,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust downpipe bracket broken

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished on sidewalls

slight lift in front top mounts

Pass 16 Aug 2011 144,137 miles

brake pipes to and from compensator valve starting to corrode

excessive oil leak

front brake flexi hoses perished

front brake pads low

front wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre perished on outter sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge 175/70/13

rear number plate faded

Fail 15 Aug 2011 144,137 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pipes to and from compensator valve starting to corrode

excessive oil leak

front brake flexi hoses perished

front brake pads low

front wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre perished on outter sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge 175/70/13

rear number plate faded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 140,499 miles

bad oil leak engine

Fail 11 Aug 2010 140,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bad oil leak engine

Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,174 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre wearing low 175/70/13

Fail 7 Aug 2009 137,883 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r tyre wearing low 175/70/13

Pass 4 Aug 2008 136,118 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 133,834 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s wiper blade splitting.

o/s/r tyre perishing.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 133,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre perishing

offside wiperblade splitting

Pass 13 Jul 2006 131,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 131,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R732 GHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R732 GHO, 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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What year was R732 GHO registered?

R732 GHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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