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R756 EUF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 EUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

front damage

vehicle is lowered

Fail 20 Nov 2015

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

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

front damage

vehicle is lowered

Fail 2 Nov 2015 136,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe blowing and bandaged up (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp aims on lower limit

damage to front, under side both sides and n/s/r

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 121,468 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 100,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bonnet catch stiking

lowered suspension very low

Fail 23 Aug 2013 99,954 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

lowered suspension very low

Pass 11 Aug 2012 81,653 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 77,581 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 77,581 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,228 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 70,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 64,808 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 60,074 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 57,285 miles

Car was prisented for Test with the rear Seats Down ..Unable to check rear Seats..

Pass 21 Feb 2007 47,040 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 47,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 40,857 miles

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

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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R756 EUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R756 EUF, 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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R756 EUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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