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R938 VYC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,279 mi
Last recorded128,279 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 VYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 128,279 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Fail 4 Oct 2011 128,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres tread worn low on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2010 119,730 miles

front pads getting low and discs worn

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Sep 2010 119,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front pads getting low and discs worn

rear brake pads low

Fail 27 Aug 2009 109,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 109,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 100,837 miles

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

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

damage to windscreen

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2007 91,341 miles

NOTE vehicle very wet at time of test, raining

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

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

Fail 20 Jul 2007 91,341 miles

NOTE vehicle very wet at time of test, raining

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

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

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jul 2006 90,729 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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R938 VYC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R938 VYC, 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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R938 VYC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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