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R930 DVF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

169,090 mi
Last recorded169,090 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 DVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2013 169,090 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

damage to radiator

vehicle has a water leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 159,186 miles

Oil leak

sight oil leak power steering

Fail 24 Apr 2012 159,184 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

sight oil leak power steering

Pass 27 Apr 2011 148,619 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 148,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 135,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 24 Sep 2008 126,168 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 24 Sep 2008 126,168 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 117,830 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 117,830 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 111,996 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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R930 DVF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R930 DVF, 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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R930 DVF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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