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R974 FWW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,821 mi
Last recorded138,821 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 FWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 138,821 miles

Coolant leak ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 138,821 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 137,994 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 137,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak state area ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 131,955 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipe`s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 131,955 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipe`s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,652 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 129,652 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 127,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

front registration plate slight water ingress

Fail 9 Dec 2016 127,179 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rim area (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

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

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn

front registration plate slight water ingress

Pass 20 Nov 2015 122,816 miles

both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2015 122,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,860 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 117,859 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 113,081 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

front pads look low

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2012 113,081 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

front pads look low

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,375 miles

front brake disc`s worn

Fail 9 Aug 2011 109,375 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake disc`s worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 104,035 miles

Oil leak

both rear discs pitted slightly

Fail 10 Aug 2010 104,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

both rear discs pitted slightly

Pass 21 May 2009 100,711 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant level low

Pass 14 May 2008 97,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

two nails in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2008 97,219 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

two nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2007 90,939 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 82,355 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 71,546 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 71,519 miles

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

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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R974 FWW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R974 FWW, 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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R974 FWW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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