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R120 CNG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,028 mi
Last recorded126,028 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 CNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 126,028 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 121,057 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 120,979 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 116,645 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 112,933 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 112,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 107,791 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 107,791 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 102,064 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 102,064 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,590 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 87,375 miles

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 81,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

auxillary drive belt perrished

both rear shock dust covers dropped down

play in front top strut mounts when wheels raised

rear axle bushes perrished

stone chip & scratches in screen

stone chip in o/s/f head lamp

Pass 20 Nov 2006 81,627 miles

auxillary drive belt perrished

both rear shock dust covers dropped down

play in front top strut mounts when wheels raised

rear axle bushes perrished

stone chip & scratches in screen

stone chip in o/s/f head lamp

Pass 9 Sep 2005 68,724 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to split

both rear bumpstops collapsed

scratch on windscreen

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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R120 CNG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R120 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 R120 CNG registered?

R120 CNG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R120 CNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 CNG shows 15 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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