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R812 HGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,464 mi
Last recorded102,464 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 HGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2016 102,464 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

obligatory indirect vision device insecure sunvisor insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,921 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 93,203 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 93,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,990 miles

N/S/R WHEELBEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 12 Feb 2013 87,883 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/R Wheel has slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2012 82,814 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 82,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

slight discolouring on rear registration plate

slight leak on rear silencer exhaust joint

Pass 8 Feb 2011 79,094 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 79,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2009 70,466 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,604 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 65,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 60,109 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 60,109 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

advise-front wiper blades deteriorated

advise-offside rear tyre tread unevenly worn

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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R812 HGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R812 HGN, 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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R812 HGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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