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R196 EGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,194 mi
Last recorded128,194 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 EGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2010 128,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 112,854 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 96,542 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 82,285 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 65,708 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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R196 EGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R196 EGN, 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

How do I check the history of R196 EGN?

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What year was R196 EGN registered?

R196 EGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R196 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 EGN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R196 EGN have outstanding finance?

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