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R163 VWN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

195,001 mi
Last recorded195,001 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 VWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 195,001 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 194,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 183,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 173,504 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 162,921 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 155,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 142,468 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 130,800 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 125,113 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 113,963 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 99,612 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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R163 VWN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R163 VWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R163 VWN registered?

R163 VWN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R163 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 VWN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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