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R951 VSM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

265,406 mi
Last recorded265,406 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 VSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 265,406 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated with oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt contaminated with oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 264,900 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside outer sill corroded/outwith prescribed areas

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 264,341 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2023 263,982 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wear in both upper front strut top mountings

Pass 23 Dec 2021 260,111 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 259,402 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not fully secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in nearside front upper strut top mounting

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 259,402 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not fully secure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in nearside front upper strut top mounting

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 256,577 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

both rear sills coated in underseal

front inner wings coated in silicone/ underseal

Fail 30 Dec 2019 256,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front inner wings coated in silicone and underseal

both outer sills coated in silicone and underseal

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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R951 VSM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R951 VSM, 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 R951 VSM registered?

R951 VSM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R951 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 VSM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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