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R804 PGO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,687 mi
Last recorded149,687 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 PGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 149,687 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bush's starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 149,217 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 148,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 147,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 147,049 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and brake pipes heavily wax oiled

Fail 7 Apr 2022 147,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle and brake pipes heavily wax oiled

Pass 18 Nov 2020 146,199 miles

Offside Front corroded wing covered with tape

Fail 18 Nov 2020 146,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front corroded wing covered with tape

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 142,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near Fail (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near Fail (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 142,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near Fail (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Near Fail (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 137,863 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Apr 2016 132,933 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,988 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 130,988 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2012 129,444 miles

All 4 brake discs have surface rusting and are slightly pitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2012 129,444 miles

All 4 brake discs have surface rusting and are slightly pitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2011 125,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2011 125,300 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 19 Feb 2010 119,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 113,832 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 107,933 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 107,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 102,959 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 96,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R804 PGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R804 PGO, 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 R804 PGO registered?

R804 PGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R804 PGO safe to buy?

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