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PIL 4300

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,234 mi
Last recorded93,234 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 4300
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,234 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2010 88,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slight worn

Pass 21 Jul 2010 88,202 miles

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

front discs slight worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 82,533 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 78,271 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 78,267 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 72,976 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 72,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2006 66,664 miles

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

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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PIL 4300 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PIL 4300, 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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What year was PIL 4300 registered?

PIL 4300 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is PIL 4300 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 4300 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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