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R952 CND

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,912 mi
Last recorded47,912 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 CND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 47,912 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 47,800 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 47,700 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 47,471 miles

Front wipers split at each ends but clear the windscreen effectively

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front alloy buckled inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 47,069 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly leaking grease from big retaining clip

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle bushes starting to split

Rear both shocker bump stops worn and split

Pass 13 Feb 2016 47,000 miles

Rear both axle bushes worn

Rear both shocker bump stops worn and split

Rear slight play in both wheel bearing assemblies

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 44,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 43,002 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 42,000 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 42,000 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 41,046 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear shocker bump stops perished

drivers seat belt retracting slowly

front discs worn and corroded

slight play in drivers seat backrest

Fail 13 Feb 2010 40,000 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 40,000 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,100 miles

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

rear shocker bump stops split and perished

Fail 7 Feb 2009 38,100 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shocker bump stops perished and split

Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,100 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,735 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 32,690 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 30,500 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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R952 CND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R952 CND, 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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R952 CND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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