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P40 EVR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,982 mi
Last recorded74,982 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 EVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,085 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 70,616 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,498 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,950 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 Mar 2008 65,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,195 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 59,026 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

damage to nearside front lower outer sill

power steering pump damp

Pass 21 Dec 2006 59,026 miles

Oil leak

damage to nearside front lower outer sill

power steering pump damp

Pass 22 Dec 2005 54,826 miles

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

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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P40 EVR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,400cc petrol 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 P40 EVR, 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 P40 EVR registered?

P40 EVR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is P40 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P40 EVR shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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