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R948 AWF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,756 mi
Last recorded133,756 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 AWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2014 133,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn heavily on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

Nearside front tyre ON the legal limit (1.6mm)

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

Offside rear tyre ON the legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 127,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 123,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres inner edges have NO tread and worn to second canvas (possible tracking fault)

offside rear door intermittent at opening from outside the vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2012 123,471 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres inner edges have NO tread and worn to second canvas (possible tracking fault)

offside rear door intermittent at opening from outside the vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2011 118,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 118,228 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 110,275 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 110,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 103,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

slight play at steering rack

Fail 19 Jun 2009 103,055 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

slight play at steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2008 96,702 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 81,863 miles
Fail 29 May 2007

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 May 2007 81,383 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 71,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R948 AWF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R948 AWF, 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 R948 AWF registered?

R948 AWF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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