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R170 HTG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,780 mi
Last recorded71,780 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 HTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,780 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage both outer sills

Pass 7 May 2008 66,028 miles

both rear axle bushes split

lift in both front top shocker mounts

slight blow on centre exhaust joints

slight roughness to n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corosion rear metal brake pipes

Fail 6 May 2008 66,028 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

both rear axle bushes split

lift in both front top shocker mounts

slight blow on centre exhaust joints

slight roughness to n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corosion rear metal brake pipes

Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f inner tie bar been painted possibly repaired

Fail 23 Apr 2007 59,510 miles

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,632 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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R170 HTG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R170 HTG, 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 R170 HTG registered?

R170 HTG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R170 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 HTG shows 6 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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