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R929 RDP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

118,460 mi
Last recorded118,460 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 RDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 118,460 miles

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

cracking evident to tread pattern in both rear tyres

Fail 24 May 2016 118,460 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

cracking evident to tread pattern in both rear tyres

Pass 28 May 2015 117,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 117,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 116,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 116,897 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 116,325 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit

O/s/f & N/s/f flexible brake hoses cracking

Rear n/s brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 May 2013 116,325 miles

Front tyres close to legal limit

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

O/s/f & N/s/f flexible brake hoses cracking

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

Rear n/s brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 May 2012 115,434 miles

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

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn low on inner edges

n/s wiper rubber splitting

oil leaks from engine

Fail 10 May 2012 115,434 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn low on inner edges

n/s wiper rubber splitting

oil leaks from engine

Pass 31 May 2011 113,691 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 112,090 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 112,090 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2009 110,099 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 110,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 May 2008 107,974 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 107,974 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 103,919 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 103,919 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 97,950 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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R929 RDP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R929 RDP, 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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R929 RDP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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