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R762 LFM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

205,792 mi
Last recorded205,792 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 LFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 205,792 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 205,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure before axle connection (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 205,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 202,609 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 202,391 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills both sides, slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 202,391 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills both sides, slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Latch seized (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 199,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2019 199,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2018 193,673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector deteriorated

Offside Front Passenger seat runner worn

Pass 6 Sep 2017 189,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 185,697 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 185,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 1,595 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mounting (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mounting (2.7.4)

water leak from ns corner of radiator

Pass 24 Oct 2014 180,344 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 174,713 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 170,073 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 163,749 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 163,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 158,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak from heater hoses at rear of engine

Fail 16 Aug 2010 158,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leak from heater hoses at rear of engine

rear discs pitted

Pass 21 May 2009 142,351 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 131,225 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 131,225 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 121,213 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 121,213 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R762 LFM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R762 LFM, 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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R762 LFM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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