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R82 GAA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,000 mi
Last recorded122,000 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 GAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2020 122,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

coolant cap missing

Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,819 miles

Front and rear tyres dissimilar sizes

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 112,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front and rear tyres dissimilar sizes

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 108,469 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 108,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both floor slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2016 104,830 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 104,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

rear axle bushes perished

vehicle floor slight corrosion around drain holes

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,290 miles

brake pipes corroded

floor corroded

nail in o/s/f tyre

power stearing pump getting lazy

rear axle bushers perished

rear pads getting low

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,310 miles

both floors corroded by dran holes

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly out off shape

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S/F tyre has a cut in the sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 28 Mar 2011 93,002 miles

front tyres on limit

o/s/front h/lamp poor

Pass 6 Apr 2010 91,168 miles

both rear shockers poor

Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,342 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 87,604 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 85,950 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 83,248 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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R82 GAA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R82 GAA, 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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R82 GAA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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