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R101 MDG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

217,128 mi
Last recorded217,128 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 MDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2012 217,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 205,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 193,321 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 182,153 miles

wear in rear axle bushes

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shock absorber top mount bushes wearing

some play in both rear wheel bearings

some travel on footbrake

Fail 10 Jun 2009 182,153 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front shock absorber top mount bushes wearing

some play in both rear wheel bearings

some travel on footbrake

wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2008 170,937 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes wearing

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear axle bushes worn

some play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jun 2008 170,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front anti roll bar link bushes wearing

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear axle bushes worn

some play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jun 2007 70,058 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 146,826 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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R101 MDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R101 MDG, 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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R101 MDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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