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R766 FFM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

162,154 mi
Last recorded162,154 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 FFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 162,154 miles

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

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

Nearside centre sill back corroded

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Offside Front sill back corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 158,506 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 158,363 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings By subframe mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 151,959 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 151,937 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 147,388 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 147,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 140,987 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 140,983 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 134,853 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 23 Apr 2011 134,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

body kit fitted to sills

both front tyres just on legal limit

coil springs corroded

floors corroded and weak

front brake pipes corroded

inner sills corroded and weak

n/s front inner wing under bonnet corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2010 130,037 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2010 130,036 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2008 128,539 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 128,024 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 124,971 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 124,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,119 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 112,930 miles

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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R766 FFM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R766 FFM, 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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R766 FFM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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