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R216 MBB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,097 mi
Last recorded84,097 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 MBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 84,097 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 74,124 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear reg plate fading

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2011 74,124 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear reg plate fading

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,341 miles

front reg plate fading and cracked

rear reg plate fading

Fail 15 Jul 2010 60,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front reg plate fading and cracked

rear reg plate fading

Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,424 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,924 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 58,916 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,674 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 57,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,269 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 52,607 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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R216 MBB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R216 MBB, 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 R216 MBB registered?

R216 MBB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R216 MBB safe to buy?

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