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R98 CUD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,522 mi
Last recorded140,522 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 CUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2019 140,522 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker top turret broken away from vehicle this car must not be driven on the public highway DANGEROUS (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 135,282 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 135,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 132,239 miles

Some light corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 15 Feb 2017 132,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Some light corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2015 129,891 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 128,741 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 128,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 119,377 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 116,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 116,303 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 111,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2011 111,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2010 107,735 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 107,735 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 100,963 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 6 Feb 2009 100,963 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 96,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2007 94,083 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 94,083 miles

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

hole in offside headlamp lens

nearside rear outer brake pad worn low/discs corroded on edges

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

rear brakes binding slightly

wipers noisy

Pass 19 May 2006 83,929 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 83,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R98 CUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R98 CUD, 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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R98 CUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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