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R792 HDV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

274,741 mi
Last recorded274,741 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 HDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 274,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2013 266,758 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 250,471 miles

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

rear number plate faded

Fail 8 Aug 2012 250,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 229,380 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

lift in front top strut mounts

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

o/s/f wishbone rear bush peeling

play in front anti roll bar drop link bushes

surface corrosion around underbody areas & outer sills

Fail 25 Jul 2011 229,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

lift in front top strut mounts

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

o/s/f wishbone rear bush peeling

play in front anti roll bar drop link bushes

surface corrosion around underbody areas & outer sills

Pass 13 May 2010 206,780 miles

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

both front tyres worn low

front flexi brake hoses perished

nearside front floor holed and corroded outside prescribed area

play in front top mounts

rear numberplate faded

Fail 13 May 2010 206,780 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn low

front flexi brake hoses perished

nearside front floor holed and corroded outside prescribed area

play in front top mounts

rear numberplate faded

Pass 9 Jan 2009 178,419 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 178,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 161,700 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2008 161,698 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 154,102 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 146,573 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R792 HDV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R792 HDV, 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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What year was R792 HDV registered?

R792 HDV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R792 HDV safe to buy?

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