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R905 CDB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,735 mi
Last recorded131,735 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 CDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 131,735 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 129,321 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 129,221 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

EMISSIONS SLOW TO PASS ( CO )

EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION + SLIGHR BLOW FRONT AREA

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

N/S FRONT FLOOR CORRODED

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 125,490 miles

Dip stick tube broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 125,490 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Dip stick tube broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 119,337 miles

o/s inner c/v gaitor split open

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

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

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

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

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

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

front mcpherson strut top mounts have excessive movement when hanging but not under load

staining around fuel flter area but dry at present

Pass 12 Nov 2010 112,990 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 108,842 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 102,257 miles

Both sill are damaged and corroded slightly due to incorrect jacking.

N/s/F brake pads are wearing low.

O/S/F tyre tread is wearing low, due to over-inflation.

Plasitc covers on sill impeed full inspection.

Several brake pipes are corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 92,128 miles

Brake pipes showing age, (particularly under vehicle around clips).

Power steering pipes showing age.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower arm ball-joint.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 83,367 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 83,637 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate cracked.

N/S headlamp pattern dull due to condensation in lens.

STRONG ADVISORY; O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 1.6MM

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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R905 CDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R905 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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R905 CDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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