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R169 PGM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,118 mi
Last recorded68,118 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 PGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 68,118 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 67,279 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,632 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 65,293 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 63,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,961 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,084 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,789 miles

Unable to open n/s/r door from inside or outside.

Fail 3 Dec 2009 57,789 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to open n/s/r door from inside or outside.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 55,130 miles

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

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

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

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

oil level on min

Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,580 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,983 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 46,792 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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R169 PGM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R169 PGM, 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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R169 PGM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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