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R870 WCY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,738 mi
Last recorded127,738 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 WCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 127,738 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 127,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

ALL tyres worn low 175/80/14

Pass 7 Apr 2022 124,286 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 124,286 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 120,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 118,627 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 118,627 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 113,585 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 113,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 108,188 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tinny pin hole inside of one of the ribs (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 98,503 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 98,500 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper. (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 92,417 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

heat shiled on catlic covter

Fail 18 May 2016 92,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

heat shiled on catlic covter

Pass 7 May 2015 88,134 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 88,132 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 83,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear brakes has a slight bind

slight coolant leak

Fail 29 May 2014 83,470 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

rear brakes has a slight bind

slight coolant leak

Fail 21 May 2013 78,604 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

rear wiper not working and blade u/s

Pass 21 May 2013 78,604 miles

Oil leak

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

rear wiper not working and blade u/s

Pass 6 Jun 2012 75,921 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 75,889 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp loose.

Pass 17 May 2011 69,770 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 69,769 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear discs badly worn

Pass 11 May 2010 64,311 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 64,311 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2009 56,855 miles

rear ehaust baffle loose

Fail 7 May 2009 56,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear ehaust baffle loose

Pass 8 May 2008 50,983 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 50,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 46,936 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2006 43,508 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,508 miles

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

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

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 WCY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WCY, 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 WCY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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