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R136 HNE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

233,001 mi
Last recorded233,001 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 HNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 233,001 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wings corroded on outter edge

Pass 17 May 2014 206,131 miles

nearside and offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 176,369 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 176,369 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 158,165 miles

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

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

suspension coil springs corroded.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 142,670 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 126,948 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2010 126,984 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 111,897 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 111,897 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2008 100,067 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 85,553 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 71,720 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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R136 HNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R136 HNE, 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 R136 HNE registered?

R136 HNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R136 HNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 HNE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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