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R98 LCA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 LCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 138,874 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 138,872 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 136,270 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 136,265 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (7.3.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both wipers torn slightly

exhaust centre bracket corroded off

Pass 24 Jul 2015 130,907 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 130,905 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 126,228 miles

nearside rear bump stop worn

nearside wing mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges

offside rear bump stop worn

Fail 24 Jul 2014 126,228 miles

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

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Oil leak

front pads wearing uneven

nearside rear bump stop worn

nearside wing mirror casing damaged but no sharp edges

offside rear bump stop worn

rear pads wearing uneven

Pass 25 Jul 2013 116,446 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 116,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 110,588 miles

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2012 110,588 miles

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2011 106,721 miles

offside rear bump stop damaged

nearside and offside door mirror temporary repair

nearside rear bump stop damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2011 106,718 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

nearside rear bump stop damaged

offside rear bump stop damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2010 101,585 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 101,585 miles

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

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

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

tick over eratic

Pass 19 May 2009 94,623 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 89,714 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 81,345 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 72,464 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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R98 LCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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