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R212 HGP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,717 mi
Last recorded88,717 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 HGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,717 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 86,167 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,898 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 74,898 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,126 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 66,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 62,958 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,970 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 59,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,357 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,496 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 40,152 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 35,124 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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R212 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R212 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R212 HGP registered?

R212 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R212 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 HGP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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