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R734 NEB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

143,354 mi
Last recorded143,354 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 NEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2023 143,354 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 138,284 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge max wear (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield loose...visable vapour from rear exhaust..

Pass 7 Jan 2021 133,947 miles

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

Front Upper play in both top struts

Fail 7 Jan 2021 133,946 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Upper play in both top struts

Pass 7 Jan 2020 132,239 miles

Rear exhaust bracket..and..Centre connector tube corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 131,175 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 129,907 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 126,502 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 126,502 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 122,301 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 122,300 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dip/out (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort hand/not/working (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 116,132 miles

N/S/F/BODY/DAMAGED

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 116,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

N/S/F/BODY/DAMAGED

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 108,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,008 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)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 100,865 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 4 Jan 2012 92,474 miles

Passenger rear coil spring incomplete but secure.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 92,474 miles

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

Passenger rear coil spring incomplete but secure.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 84,911 miles

O/S Track rod end boot split

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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 84,911 miles

O/S Track rod end boot split

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)

Pass 14 May 2010 83,267 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 78,731 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 78,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 73,646 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 68,535 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 68,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Unable to check rear o/s wheel bearing brake stuck on!

o/s inner cv boot split!

Pass 15 May 2006 63,748 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 63,748 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R734 NEB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 R734 NEB, 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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R734 NEB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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