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R117 CNG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,923 mi
Last recorded69,923 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 CNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear discs marked

covers on sills

floor getting rusty both sides rear

tank straps rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,827 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel tank straps rusty

marks on rear discs

plastic covers on sills

Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

covers on sills

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,849 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

covers on sills

slight wear on front discs

Fail 26 Feb 2013 63,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

covers on sills

slight wear on front discs

Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,174 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

covers on sills

lip on front discs

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,126 miles

front discs lipped

plastic covers on sills

slight play in front top mounts

surface rust on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,492 miles

clutch pedal jerky

plastic sill covers fitted

screen washes require adjusting

Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

plastic covers on sills

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel tank straps rusty

n/s/r tyre on 2mm + cut down to cords

power steering pipes rusty

rear no. plate splitting

Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,136 miles

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

sill covers fitted

very slight play in rear bearings

Pass 9 Mar 2006 51,180 miles

both front tyres, inner shoulders almost bald

n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm in places

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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R117 CNG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R117 CNG, 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 R117 CNG registered?

R117 CNG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R117 CNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 CNG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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