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R97 FPV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

101,933 mi
Last recorded101,933 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 FPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 101,933 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both sides (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 91,691 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 83,319 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 83,319 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 76,653 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 70,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,581 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 65,555 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both sides outer sills slightly distorted.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,737 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 61,014 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres bald on inner edges and getting close to wear marks

Pass 18 Jun 2015 55,588 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 55,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 49,774 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 49,774 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 47,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,138 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 44,138 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,320 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 42,320 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,440 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside steering track rod end ball joint dust seal split

Fail 24 Jun 2008 38,286 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside steering track rod end ball joint dust seal split

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,544 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 36,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,372 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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R97 FPV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R97 FPV, 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 R97 FPV registered?

R97 FPV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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