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R768 CVF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

190,094 mi
Last recorded190,094 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 CVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 190,094 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 180,533 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 176,356 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 173,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 168,578 miles

Offside Front tyre tread very low on inner edge

both front inner sill slightly corroded

both front lower inner suspension arm bushes slightly perished

both rear tyres close to limit and perished

rear axle bushes slightly perished and has slight movement

slight oil leak

some movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 2 Oct 2020 168,577 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread very low on inner edge

both front inner sill slightly corroded

both front lower inner suspension arm bushes slightly perished

both rear tyres close to limit and perished

rear axle bushes slightly perished and has slight movement

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

some movement in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 5 Apr 2019 154,495 miles

Nearside Front Upper mount has some movement

Offside Front Upper mount has some movement

both front lower arm inner bushes slightly perished

front anti-roll bar link bushes worn

rear axle bushes slightly perished

rear brake hoses slightly perished

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

some surface corrosion on both front inner sills

Fail 4 Apr 2019 154,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper mount has some movement

Offside Front Upper mount has some movement

both front lower arm inner bushes slightly perished

rear axle bushes slightly perished

rear brake hoses slightly perished

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

some surface corrosion on both front inner sills

Pass 6 Apr 2018 141,439 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 5 Apr 2018 141,428 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 11 Apr 2017 123,958 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 123,950 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,936 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front floor corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge

screen damaged near mirror

Fail 30 Mar 2016 112,936 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front floor corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge

screen damaged near mirror

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,410 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 98,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,983 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 87,958 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 75,181 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking/perished on outter side wall and between treads

Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,644 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,686 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,349 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,023 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 61,857 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 60,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 58,131 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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R768 CVF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R768 CVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R768 CVF registered?

R768 CVF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R768 CVF safe to buy?

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