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R194 MHC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,146 mi
Last recorded220,146 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 MHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 220,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 220,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underneath vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 211,132 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 199,617 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 21 Nov 2016 199,617 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 182,222 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 165,815 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 151,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear and offside rear floor pans are corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 151,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear and offside rear floor pans are corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2012 137,883 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 137,883 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 123,524 miles

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

both sills damaged

rear floor pan corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 123,524 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

both sills damaged

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2010 103,956 miles

brakepipe to offside rear cylinder corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2010 103,952 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brakepipe to offside rear cylinder corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2009 81,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 60,974 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 60,974 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,723 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 57,722 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 53,288 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 47,253 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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R194 MHC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R194 MHC, 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 R194 MHC registered?

R194 MHC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R194 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 MHC shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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