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R738 SAU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

196,113 mi
Last recorded196,113 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 SAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 196,113 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 183,214 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 183,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 170,402 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f floor to sill rust.

o/s/f floor to sill rusty + holed.

sill lip rusty both sides.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 170,296 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f floor to sill rust.

o/s/f floor to sill rusty + holed.

sill lip rusty both sides.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 156,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 156,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 142,983 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

movement/play steering column.

n/s/f wing/arch rough + rusty.

poss o/s/f wheel bearing noise?

power steering (noise)?

Fail 31 Aug 2011 142,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

N/S/F wing corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion on underside of car

Suspect N/S and O/S outer sill members corroded -- unable to see due to plastic side skirts

Pass 29 Mar 2010 125,512 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 125,341 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 111,293 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 111,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 96,170 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 83,051 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 76,425 miles

as per original advisory sheet

Fail 22 Feb 2006 76,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

surface corosion to nearside front iner wing, chassis rail and nearside sill seem where vehcile has been repaired

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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R738 SAU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R738 SAU, 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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R738 SAU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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