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R920 DBA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,898 mi
Last recorded141,898 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 DBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 141,898 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 128,319 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 128,319 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 120,284 miles

Oil leak

both front and rear brake pads low

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both power steering pipes corroding

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Apr 2010 120,265 miles

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

Oil leak

both front and rear brake pads low

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

both power steering pipes corroding

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 May 2009 115,015 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 115,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes corroding

battery loose but not insecure

oil leaks

rear pads low

slight P.A.S fluid leak near pump

Pass 7 May 2008 109,054 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 109,054 miles

Battery insecure

both front to rear brake pipes started to rust

offside inner cv boot ripped

offside side light came on when tapped

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 May 2008 109,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front sidelamp came on when tapped lightly by hand

offside inner C.V boot split

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2007 106,999 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 106,974 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 104,596 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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R920 DBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R920 DBA, 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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R920 DBA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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