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R829 BCR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,153 mi
Last recorded63,153 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 BCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 63,153 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,878 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

inner sill areas corroding

Fail 23 Jan 2019 62,870 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

inner sill areas corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2016 62,687 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2016 62,687 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2015 62,609 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,609 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,244 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,542 miles

o/s/f tyre balding on inside edge

Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,499 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyrre low on inner edge

plastic covers on both outer sills

tyres different front to rear- front 205/50r15 rear 205/55r15

Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,106 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from sump area

Fail 5 Mar 2008 36,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from sump area

Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,566 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 22 Mar 2007 33,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.poss tracking.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 31,145 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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R829 BCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R829 BCR, 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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R829 BCR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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