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R848 WOC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,672 mi
Last recorded113,672 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 WOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 113,672 miles

various components/areas corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2025 112,730 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

various areas/components corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 111,485 miles

Both inner sills corroded not excessive

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 111,039 miles

All tyres would advise replacement due to age (2006 , 2008 ,2014)

Both inner sills corroded not holed

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aims just inspec

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil on the minimum

Various front and rear suspension components corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 5 Sep 2022 110,081 miles

front floor and jacking points damaged

outer sill covers fitted

parts of floor heavily coated with under seal making corrosion assessment difficult

Fail 24 Aug 2022 110,058 miles

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

front floor and jacking points damaged

outer sill covers fitted

parts of floor heavily coated with under seal making corrosion assessment difficult

Pass 2 Sep 2020 109,706 miles

all 4 brake back plates corroded

both front and rear suspension corroded

both front jack points corroded and damaged outwith prescribed area

fuel tant support sraps corroded

sill covers fitted making corrosion assesment difficult

Pass 11 Feb 2019 109,518 miles

various areas of floor and sills have slight damage and corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2018 109,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 109,131 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed front to rear (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,419 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 107,695 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rearwheel arches aun vehicle underside freshly and heavily undersealed

Fail 21 Jan 2015 106,650 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rearwheel arches aun vehicle underside freshly and heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Feb 2014 104,465 miles

both seats slight movment in runners

Fail 24 Jan 2014 104,465 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

both seats slight movment in runners

Pass 5 Feb 2013 102,131 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 102,131 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 99,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 95,285 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 95,284 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,420 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 86,658 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 82,459 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 82,208 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,166 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 78,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake reserve travel on limit

n/s/r seatbelt stork cover missing

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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R848 WOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R848 WOC, 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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R848 WOC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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