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R821 HSG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,816 mi
Last recorded91,816 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 HSG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,816 miles

corrosion under car

Pass 18 Jun 2012 85,329 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes splitting

movement at both offside and neaside front top strut mounts

play at both offside and nearside rack arms

Fail 6 Jun 2012 85,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both offside and nearside front lower wishbone rear bushes splitting

movement at both offside and neaside front top strut mounts

play at both offside and nearside rack arms

Fail 2 Jun 2011 82,459 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,459 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2010 77,506 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front disc starting to pitt

rear brake imbalance 38%

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 May 2010 77,506 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front disc starting to pitt

rear brake imbalance 38%

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2009 73,573 miles

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs worn

front number plate deterioating

movement at both offside and nearside front top strut mounts

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn close to 1,5mm limit

water leak from water pump

Fail 22 Apr 2009 73,573 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs worn

front number plate deterioating

movement at both offside and nearside front top strut mounts

oil leak from engine

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn close to 1,5mm limit

water leak from water pump

Pass 5 Dec 2007 66,357 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front too rear brake pipes corroding

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

oil leak at rear off engine

rear gearbox mounting leaking fluid

Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,202 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 61,126 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 57,253 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 57,252 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R821 HSG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R821 HSG, 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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What year was R821 HSG registered?

R821 HSG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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