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R103 DNG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,706 mi
Last recorded102,706 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 DNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 102,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possibly front pipe or manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres bald on inner edges and close to legal limit.

o/s/r tyre perished and close to wear bars

radiator leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,187 miles

bind on o/s/r brake

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 97,187 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 22 Jan 2018 86,742 miles

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

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

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

bind on o/s/f brake

screen cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2017 76,541 miles

offside front brake holding on

Fail 24 Jan 2017 76,541 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

offside front brake holding on

Pass 27 Jan 2016 68,852 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 59,437 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 52,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 48,004 miles

Wiper blades worn and smear

Fail 21 May 2012 48,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wiper blades worn and smear

Pass 16 May 2011 44,296 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Fail 16 May 2011 44,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 17 May 2010 37,756 miles

Rear tyres cracked and starting to split.

Pass 11 May 2009 31,197 miles

Rear tyres, cracked and starting to split

Pass 10 May 2008 20,912 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 16,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 15,763 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 15,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R103 DNG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R103 DNG, 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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R103 DNG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R103 DNG safe to buy?

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