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R83 LHO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

47,792 mi
Last recorded47,792 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 LHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,792 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 47,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear not opening from outside

Pass 11 Jul 2019 44,608 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 44,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick-up too right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 42,922 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 42,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,847 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 37,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 36,108 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 36,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,157 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 34,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,213 miles

Cracking Nearside front tyre

Cracking on Offside front Tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2013 31,134 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,949 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 29,948 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 29,086 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 23,894 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 23,893 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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R83 LHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R83 LHO, 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 R83 LHO registered?

R83 LHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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