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M4 FNH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,699 mi
Last recorded62,699 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 FNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 62,699 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 62,223 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 61,251 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,500 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,944 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,144 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 49,456 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,437 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,774 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 40,912 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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M4 FNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M4 FNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M4 FNH registered?

M4 FNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M4 FNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 FNH shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M4 FNH have outstanding finance?

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