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R941 MDU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,492 mi
Last recorded151,492 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 MDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 151,492 miles

exhaust corroding.

fuel tank straps corroding.

offside front tyre below limit on inner edge.

offside rear wheel arch corroding.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 151,492 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroding.

fuel tank straps corroding.

offside front tyre below limit on inner edge.

offside rear wheel arch corroding.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 147,459 miles

offside front strut turrett/inner wing corroding.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 147,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil low.

nearside front tyre near limit.

offside front strut turrett/inner wing corroding.

offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

offside rear tyre getting low.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 143,318 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low.

offside front inner wing corroding.

offside rear wheel arch and door sil corroding.

rear metal brake pipes corroding, nearside rear pipe from flexi to wheel corroding.

service brake pedal travel long.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 143,318 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre getting low.

offside front inner wing corroding.

offside rear wheel arch and door sil corroding.

rear metal brake pipes corroding, nearside rear pipe from flexi to wheel corroding.

service brake pedal travel long.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 136,904 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 136,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 127,191 miles

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

os rear break pipe corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2010 117,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

ns/os front bottom arm inner bushes very slightly perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2009 107,133 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 107,133 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 96,746 miles

front n0 plate wearing

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 85,871 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 85,871 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 76,182 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 76,182 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

foot brake travel slightly long

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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R941 MDU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R941 MDU, 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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What year was R941 MDU registered?

R941 MDU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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