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R809 ULD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,297 mi
Last recorded98,297 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 ULD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2020 98,297 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits limit 0.97-1.03, actual 0.71 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits limit 0.30, actual 10.46 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits limit 0.50, actual 5.68 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits limit 200, actual 1884 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine misfires , rough running at fast idle - 2450 rpm

front plate damaged but readable

middle box poor condition

minor leak on o/s/f strut

n/s/f lower arm rear bush poor condition

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm and severely worn on both edges

o/s mirror casing damaged, glass held in with tape

o/s reg lamp inop

o/s/r tyre 3mm - 175x14t

oil leaks but not excessive

wear and lift in both front top mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,449 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension anti-roll bar rubber mounting bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked in left lower corner (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked in offside lower area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 90,446 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension anti-roll bar rubber mounting bush wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass cracked in left lower corner (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked in offside lower area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 83,729 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 May 2017 83,666 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 83,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 83,198 miles

Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 81,309 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2014 77,160 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 77,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2013 68,407 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 68,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 59,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 55,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 50,936 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 48,962 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 38,706 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 34,097 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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R809 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R809 ULD, 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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R809 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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