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R197 HGP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,624 mi
Last recorded113,624 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 HGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 113,624 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 113,624 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 102,317 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both are slightly streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 102,317 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both are slightly streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 92,500 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 92,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 77,893 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 67,023 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust mount broken off

rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2021 67,023 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust mount broken off

rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,938 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 54,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 46,063 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 46,063 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 46,063 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 41,384 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 41,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 36,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 28,727 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 28,727 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,587 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,535 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,963 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,086 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 18,169 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 18,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,369 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,424 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,765 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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R197 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R197 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 R197 HGP registered?

R197 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R197 HGP safe to buy?

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