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R85 CUD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,657 mi
Last recorded130,657 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 CUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2018 130,657 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top suspension turrett (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill panels front to rear of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached wing panel (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle is corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2017 128,298 miles

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

Nearside Front floor and outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 125,894 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 122,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 115,679 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 115,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

o/s/r door cannot be open from inside

Pass 9 Aug 2012 110,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 103,431 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear discs in poor condition

nearside sill damaged near front

rear number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2010 94,475 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 87,870 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 82,689 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 82,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,928 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 66,766 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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R85 CUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R85 CUD, 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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R85 CUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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