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MRN 64X

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,170 mi
Last recorded54,170 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRN 64X
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 54,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,163 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,741 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,853 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,881 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,156 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 44,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S/F TYRE NEED ATTENTION.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 40,855 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,006 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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MRN 64X is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MRN 64X, 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 MRN 64X registered?

MRN 64X is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is MRN 64X safe to buy?

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