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R808 MGO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,116 mi
Last recorded109,116 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 MGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 109,116 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 106,538 miles

Auxiliary drive belt cracking.

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 106,538 miles

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

Auxiliary drive belt cracking.

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 106,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 105,391 miles

Front both side body has corrosion (inner sill)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades smearing

Fail 20 Jul 2017 105,391 miles

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

Front both side body has corrosion (inner sill)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blades smearing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 104,760 miles

hole in n/s/f floor pan

Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,780 miles

general corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2015 101,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2014 94,003 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2013 92,290 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

multiple signs of corrosion which are not yet in prescribed areas

Fail 14 Jun 2013 92,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

multiple signs of corrosion which are not yet in prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,092 miles

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

Nail in Off side rear tyre

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

Smal oil leak to engine

Small oil leak to gearbox

Fail 22 Jun 2011 87,400 miles

Moulding missing near side

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 87,400 miles

Moulding missing near side

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 85,473 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Small oil seepage to sump area of engine

Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,473 miles

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

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

Small oil seepage to sump area of engine

Pass 8 Jun 2009 81,647 miles

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

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

Rear index plate showing signs of seperation

Pass 10 Jun 2008 78,397 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant level low

front wiper blade not very ifficient

nail in off side front tyre

off side front inner drive shaft gaiter split

slight noise to rear brakes/may need attention

Fail 7 Jun 2008 78,397 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

centre exhaust knocking

coolant level low

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wiper blade not very ifficient

nail in off side front tyre

off side front inner drive shaft gaiter split

slight noise to rear brakes/may need attention

Fail 7 Jun 2007 74,036 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,036 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,149 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 69,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Uneven wear to front tyres

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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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R808 MGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R808 MGO, 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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R808 MGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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