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R89 YRV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,504 mi
Last recorded102,504 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 YRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 102,504 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,890 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 99,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear brake pipes are corroded

splits on inner offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 May 2014 97,697 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front to rear brake pipe and offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 May 2014 97,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front to rear brake pipe and offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 95,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery loose not insecure

Fail 24 May 2013 95,253 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery loose not insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip to windscreen

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2011 91,185 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 91,179 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

rear tyres perished and cracked on inner sidewalls

Fail 25 May 2010 88,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

rear tyres perished and cracked

wipers smearing

Pass 25 May 2010 88,878 miles

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

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

rear tyres perished and cracked

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Jun 2009 85,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front steering rack has slight play

rear brake discs worn and pitted.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front steering rack has slight play

rear brake discs worn and pitted.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2008 80,041 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured.

slight blow from center to rear exhaust not to x/s at time of test.

slight lip on n/s/r & o/s/r brake discs.

slight play in n/s/r & o/s/r wheel bearings not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 70,786 miles

center & rear exhaust poor condition blowing slightly.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 59,882 miles

n/s/r roadwheel slightly bent/buckled on inside edge.

Fail 7 Jun 2005 51,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 51,444 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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R89 YRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R89 YRV, 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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R89 YRV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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