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R808 RCK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,101 mi
Last recorded116,101 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 RCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear floor pans corroded

nearside front and offside front wings holed and corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2019 116,018 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing /strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear floor pans corroded

nearside front and offside front wings holed and corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 112,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside floor pans corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 112,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside and offside floor pans corroded

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 108,174 miles

Nearside Rear floor welded from inside

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

internal door panel removed wiring exposed

steering cowling removed

Fail 5 Jan 2017 108,106 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable snapped (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear floor welded from inside

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

internal door panel removed wiring exposed

steering cowling removed

Pass 13 Oct 2015 97,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front inner door panel missing

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

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

outer sills covered

rear floors welded from inside vehicle, unable to see weld

suspension components and chassis corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 97,142 miles

Braking system leaking vac pipe from brake servo split (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Power steering malfunctioning power steering belt slack (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front inner door panel missing

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

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

outer sills covered

suspension components and chassis corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,111 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Aug 2013 96,027 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

rear axle beam bushes deteriorated

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,832 miles

nearside front tyre 2-3mm tread and worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread

offside front tyre 2mm tread and worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2012 93,832 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre 2-3mm tread and worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread

offside front tyre 2mm tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,199 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 92,199 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre slightly worn on on inner edge (tracking needed)

front and rear discs corroded from standing rust

front number plate damaged and numbers/letters slightly disfigured

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge (slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 88,497 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 88,258 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

offside lower door trim corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,772 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 75,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn on inner edge

front number plate damaged

nearside rear reverse light inop

Fail 16 Jun 2008 68,125 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front number plate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,125 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front number plate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,092 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 60,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 54,372 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 54,372 miles

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

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 RCK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RCK, 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 RCK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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