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R148 DNG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,482 mi
Last recorded176,482 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 DNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 176,482 miles

o/s/r door handle intermitently stiff to open

Fail 9 Apr 2013 176,482 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r door handle intermitently stiff to open

Pass 21 Mar 2012 168,188 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 166,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 163,909 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

front wiper blades split at ends

engine oil leaks

lift in front top suspension mounts

rear axel beam bushes debonding

Pass 20 Mar 2009 162,447 miles

rear axel beam bushes debonding

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 31 Jan 2008 159,974 miles

brake servo corroded

horn poor sound

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush weak

power steering pipe under bonnet cracked

rear axel bushes starting to de-bond

slight lift in front top suspension mounts

Pass 7 Jul 2006 146,143 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 146,143 miles

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

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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R148 DNG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R148 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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What year was R148 DNG registered?

R148 DNG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R148 DNG safe to buy?

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