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R191 HGP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,232 mi
Last recorded125,232 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 HGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 125,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 125,232 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 123,215 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 120,459 miles

Damage to n/s/f wing

damage to front outer sills

front no plate cracked

Fail 11 May 2017 120,459 miles

Damage to n/s/f wing

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

damage to front outer sills

front no plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2016 120,400 miles

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

n/s/f wing damage

n/s/r shock cover detached

o/s/f sill damage

Fail 4 Jan 2016 120,392 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r shock cover detached

o/s/f sill damage

o/s/r handbrake arm not returning,brake cooked

o/s/r tyre worn,unable to properly assess hub/tyre due to bind

struggled with emissions test

Pass 5 Jan 2015 118,607 miles

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

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

front brake application slightly uneven + o/s/r slight brake bind

Fail 23 Dec 2013 115,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake discs are corroded

offside outer sill is damaged

offside rear wheel is slightly binding

Pass 23 Dec 2013 115,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake discs are corroded

offside outer sill is damaged

offside rear wheel is slightly binding

Pass 5 May 2012 114,542 miles

accident damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 4 May 2012 114,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

accident damage to o/s outer sill

slight brake bind o/s rear

Pass 6 May 2011 110,233 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 103,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 95,161 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 95,161 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 88,158 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 80,781 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 80,781 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R191 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R191 HGP, 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 R191 HGP registered?

R191 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R191 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 HGP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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