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R150 EGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,362 mi
Last recorded114,362 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 EGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 114,362 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 114,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 113,842 miles

Both front wipers starting to split

Both rear Flexi brake hoses beginning to crack

Coolent leak

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Jul 2009 113,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both front wipers starting to split

Both rear Flexi brake hoses beginning to crack

Coolent leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Jul 2008 105,270 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2008 105,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2007 95,769 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 87,111 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 87,111 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 75,181 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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R150 EGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R150 EGN, 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 R150 EGN registered?

R150 EGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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