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R935 OFX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,587 mi
Last recorded154,587 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 OFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2015 154,587 miles

Exhaust centre pipe blowing.

Free play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fuel tank securing straps corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and Offside metal brake pipes to rear flexible hoses corroded.

Nearside and Offside rear brake discs corroded and brake pads worn.

Nearside outer body sill plastic cover slightly insecure.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Top missing from brake fluid reservoir cap level indicator.

Two small cracks in nearside headlamp.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 154,587 miles

Exhaust centre pipe blowing.

Free play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Fuel tank securing straps corroded.

Nearside and Offside metal brake pipes to rear flexible hoses corroded.

Nearside and Offside rear brake discs corroded and brake pads worn.

Nearside outer body sill plastic cover slightly insecure.

Top missing from brake fluid reservoir cap level indicator.

Two small cracks in nearside headlamp.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 148,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

drive belts cracking

front brake discs worn/lipped

front inner brake pads look low?

n/s/r brake disc worn/lipped and corroded

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear inner brake pads look low

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Fail 27 Mar 2014 148,950 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drive belts cracking

front brake discs worn/lipped

front inner brake pads look low?

n/s/r brake disc worn/lipped and corroded

play in o/s/f lower ball joint

rear inner brake pads look low

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 4 Apr 2013 143,222 miles

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

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

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

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

drive belts cracking

front brake discs worn/lipped

minor stone chips to screen

plastic covers fitted over outersills

rear brake discs worn/corroded

wiper switch faulty?

Fail 3 Apr 2013 143,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drive belts cracking

front brake discs worn/lipped

minor stone chips to screen

plastic covers fitted over outersills

rear brake discs worn/corroded

wiper switch faulty?

Pass 5 Apr 2012 138,080 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

plastic covers over outer sills.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 138,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

plastic covers over outer sills.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 135,909 miles

n/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s and n/s front top strut mounts have lift(with suspension hanging)

o/s outer cv boot cracking

rear tyres worn low on inner tread areas

Fail 28 Jul 2011 135,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/f brake hose cracking

o/s and n/s front top strut mounts have lift(with suspension hanging)

o/s outer cv boot cracking

rear tyres worn low on inner tread areas

Pass 18 May 2010 127,975 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 116,749 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 105,935 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre stepping on edge.

Pass 24 May 2007 94,109 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 82,654 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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R935 OFX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R935 OFX, 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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R935 OFX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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