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R899 SST

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

93,474 mi
Last recorded93,474 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 SST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2023 93,474 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill badly corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged Cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill badly corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Only just met emission limits

Rear axle corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 92,354 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,850 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 89,846 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))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,231 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cut but not allowing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn more on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield not fitted but unable to establish if fitted from new

Fail 24 Jan 2019 88,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cut but not allowing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

front tyres worn more on inner edges

rear exhaust heat shield not fitted but unable to establish if fitted from new

Pass 2 Feb 2018 86,346 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 86,344 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 84,232 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 84,232 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 81,618 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,643 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 7 Jan 2015 77,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,860 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 69,185 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 65,987 miles

N/S/R brake binding on slightly

O/S/F brake disc corroded inside and outside face

Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,171 miles

Both front brake discs slight pitting on both outer and inner surfaces, RHR tyre side walls slightly perished

Front brake discs pitted on both outer and inner surfaces both sides

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 63,171 miles

Both front brake discs slight pitting on both outer and inner surfaces, RHR tyre side walls slightly perished

Front brake discs pitted on both outer and inner surfaces both sides

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,168 miles

middle exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls

power steering pump damp,no visible leaks

Fail 22 Oct 2009 59,141 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

middle exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls

power steering pump damp,no visible leaks

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,379 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 52,116 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 52,116 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 47,079 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 47,079 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

middle exhaust bracket broken

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes badly worn

o/s/r brake starting to get sticky

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Dec 2005 42,214 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 42,214 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wishbone bush starting to split

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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R899 SST is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 R899 SST, 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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R899 SST is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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