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R79 YRV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

231,193 mi
Last recorded231,193 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 YRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2020 231,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2020 231,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 225,786 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2018 214,606 miles

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 214,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 214,325 miles

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

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

rear suspension bump stops worn

slight grease around offside outer c.v.boot clip area

slight oil leak? on to offside front driveshaft

strong advise both front tyres no tread inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 207,084 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 207,084 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 200,643 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 188,892 miles

Engine damp with oil

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 188,883 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Engine damp with oil

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 178,908 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses lightly pereshed

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside front inner cv boot heavly deteriorated

Offside number plate light dim

Offside rear tyre lightly pereshed and worn low

Oil dampness on engine

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Slight bind on offside rear wheel when rotated by hand

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in both inner rack ball joints

Pass 25 Nov 2011 171,658 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Offside front brake flexi hose starting to perish

Offside front seatbelt starting to fray

Offside wingmirror slightly damaged

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Rear brake ferrules starting to corrode

Slight play in both front track rod inner ball joints

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight play in steering column upper bearing

Various oil leaks

Windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Wipers smear

Pass 7 Jun 2010 154,118 miles

Both ball joints in end of steering rack have slight play

Crack in windscreen in zone A close to limit

Fuel tank cap seal very hard and compressed

Offside door mirror glass broken but gives a good veiw behind vehicle

Oil leaks from turbo-charger

Power assisted steering not as affective as it could be

Fail 2 Jun 2010 154,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both ball joints in end of steering rack have slight play

Crack in windscreen in zone A close to limit

Fuel tank cap seal very hard and compressed

Offside door mirror glass broken but gives a good veiw behind vehicle

Oil leaks from turbo-charger

Power assisted steering not as affective as it could be

Pass 28 May 2009 146,335 miles

Offside mirror glass cracked

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorating

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

Fail 28 May 2009 146,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside mirror glass cracked

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorating

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

Pass 20 May 2008 138,554 miles

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

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

Offside mirror cracked

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 125,960 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 125,930 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2006 110,147 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 110,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 31 May 2005 92,265 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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R79 YRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R79 YRV, 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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R79 YRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 1998.

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