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R956 VWP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,780 mi
Last recorded119,780 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 VWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 119,780 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 119,778 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 114,922 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 114,918 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 107,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 107,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 104,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 104,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 102,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 102,614 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,968 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear O/s/r hand brake slight low performance

Fail 27 Feb 2019 99,968 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear O/s/r hand brake slight low performance

Pass 27 Feb 2018 97,137 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,116 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 90,812 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL corroded/worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,631 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 82,631 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 77,149 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 71,749 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket wearing thin

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,737 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,093 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,169 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,327 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,774 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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R956 VWP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 R956 VWP, 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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R956 VWP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R956 VWP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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