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R870 BNP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1093cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,758 mi
Last recorded168,758 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 BNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,093cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 168,758 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 168,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2014 164,675 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 152,880 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 31 May 2013 152,880 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 142,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 127,620 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 127,620 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 115,278 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 115,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 106,390 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 106,390 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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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R870 BNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,093cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R870 BNP, 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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R870 BNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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