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R114 PHN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,333 mi
Last recorded162,333 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 PHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 162,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 162,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 157,565 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 157,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 153,599 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 148,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 148,284 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 140,237 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 140,237 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 131,491 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 121,038 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 121,038 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2007 110,018 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 98,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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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R114 PHN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R114 PHN, 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 R114 PHN registered?

R114 PHN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R114 PHN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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