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R839 CCL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,613 mi
Last recorded100,613 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 CCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 100,612 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 95,295 miles

Nearside Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 86,103 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to debond (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 80,348 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,534 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,112 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,908 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 64,367 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 79,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 58,847 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,224 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 48,962 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 45,218 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 39,420 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 32,795 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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R839 CCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R839 CCL, 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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R839 CCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R839 CCL safe to buy?

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