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R832 ULD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,965 mi
Last recorded99,965 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 ULD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 99,965 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 99,892 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,262 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 92,253 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 92,226 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,515 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

boot not opening

oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 15 Nov 2022 81,515 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting & leaking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & fitted wrong directionally (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & fitted wrong directionally (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

boot not opening

oil leak from power steering pump

Pass 17 May 2021 74,906 miles

n/s headlamp condensated

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 May 2021 74,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

n/s headlamp condensated

n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush perishing / splitting

o/s handbrake cable collapsing / corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2020 74,896 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,518 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 61,518 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 48,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres deteriorated and perished

Fail 20 Jun 2017 37,336 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot weeping grease

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres deteriorated and perished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,271 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 36,945 miles

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

Offside front tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,410 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 35,482 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,804 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,409 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,521 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 33,521 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 32,412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,779 miles

some wear in front brake discs

Fail 24 Apr 2006 28,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some wear in front brake discs

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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R832 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R832 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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What year was R832 ULD registered?

R832 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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