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R770 RGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,322 mi
Last recorded159,322 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 RGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 159,322 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R 2mm >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 159,315 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged O/S/R CRUSHED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested N/S/F (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S/F (OPAQUE LENS) (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced O/S/F (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted O/S/R (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R 2mm >>> NEW ADVISED ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 149,206 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 149,204 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 137,927 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 May 2017 129,305 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2017 129,305 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 114,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 114,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2 mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 88,755 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 87,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 82,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 71,586 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 66,376 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 66,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 15 May 2009 61,571 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 55,328 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 55,328 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 49,075 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 41,442 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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R770 RGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R770 RGC, 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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R770 RGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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