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R932 FHP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,131 mi
Last recorded164,131 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 FHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 164,131 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 154,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 145,677 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 137,385 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 130,791 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stop/covers are deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 127,452 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 124,640 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 121,955 miles

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

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

o/s/front wiper blade split on edge still clearing screen

Fail 29 Dec 2011 121,955 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/front wiper blade split on edge still clearing screen

Pass 15 Nov 2010 115,056 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 115,054 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 112,335 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 109,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 104,518 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 98,175 miles

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

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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R932 FHP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R932 FHP, 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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R932 FHP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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