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R834 NUF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,618 mi
Last recorded140,618 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 NUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 140,618 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes deteriating (2.4.G.2)

power steering metal pipes corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2016 140,618 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by sub frame mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leaked all it's oil out (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both no dampening effect (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes deteriating (2.4.G.2)

power steering metal pipes corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2015 122,836 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 122,836 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 106,402 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 106,402 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 89,976 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 79,990 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 66,263 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)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,788 miles

handbrake release button sticks intermittently

Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 50,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight 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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R834 NUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R834 NUF, 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 R834 NUF registered?

R834 NUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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