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R942 BUX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

202,044 mi
Last recorded202,044 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 BUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 202,044 miles

Front of n/s outer sill corroded

Front wings corroded n/s and o/s close to sills

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 191,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 178,430 miles

n/s/r tyre just legal and has a cut across tread pattern

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen chipped outside zone A and outside sweapt area

Fail 30 Jun 2014 177,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre just legal and has a cut across tread pattern

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen chipped outside zone A and outside sweapt area

Pass 24 Jul 2013 163,980 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 163,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing when rotated

Fail 4 Jul 2012 147,282 miles

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

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Pass 4 Jul 2012 147,282 miles

slight play in front top suspension mounts

Fail 27 Jun 2012 147,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 137,590 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

no spare tyre.

offside and nearside outer sills damaged.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 137,586 miles

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

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

no spare tyre.

offside and nearside outer sills damaged.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 136,711 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 136,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2009 132,261 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 127,527 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 121,722 miles

see advisory notice -734732717069

Fail 12 Jan 2007 121,722 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

bodyworks has dent

oil level low

Pass 23 Jan 2006 115,009 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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R942 BUX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R942 BUX, 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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R942 BUX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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