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R158 MGP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,878 mi
Last recorded126,878 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 MGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 126,878 miles

o/s/f/headlight glass cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2013 126,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f/headlight glass cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2012 110,557 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 101,674 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 90,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 90,094 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 75,154 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 75,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,349 miles

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

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

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

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

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,100 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer wall

Fail 1 Aug 2007 61,100 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 58,617 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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R158 MGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R158 MGP, 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 R158 MGP registered?

R158 MGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R158 MGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 MGP shows 12 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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