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R882 CDB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,980 mi
Last recorded94,980 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 CDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,980 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,351 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 80,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Sump corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 77,463 miles

All rear pipes are covered in a protective coating not allowing a full inspection of their condition, corrosion appears to be present in rear pipes but without removing coating a full assessment cannot be made

CV grease present on n.s.f hub components however CV boot appears to be completely intact and secure

Corrosion around o.s.r rubber bung in floor pan

Hole in o.s.f floor pan however the corrosion has not caused a hole in the metal, a rubber bung should be fitted in the hole

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2012 77,463 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

All rear pipes are covered in a protective coating not allowing a full inspection of their condition, corrosion appears to be present in rear pipes but without removing coating a full assessment cannot be made

CV grease present on n.s.f hub components however CV boot appears to be completely intact and secure

Corrosion around o.s.r rubber bung in floor pan

Hole in o.s.f floor pan however the corrosion has not caused a hole in the metal, a rubber bung should be fitted in the hole

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,908 miles

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

O/S/F floor corroded

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

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

wear in steering rack.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 62,908 miles

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

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

O/S/F floor corroded

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wear in steering rack.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,393 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 59,393 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 56,556 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,670 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 54,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,357 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 49,922 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 49,900 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R882 CDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R882 CDB, 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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R882 CDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R882 CDB safe to buy?

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