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R226 HNO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,628 mi
Last recorded69,628 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 HNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 69,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,644 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 67,644 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 62,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 62,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 57,632 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 57,108 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 57,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate

parking brake travel

rear light lenses cracked

rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Aug 2011 57,029 miles

front number plate

parking brake travel

rear light lenses cracked

rear wheel bearings

Fail 30 Oct 2009 54,343 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

offside rear tyre start to crack

Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,343 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

offside rear tyre start to crack

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,233 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside front tyre uneven wear

offside front inner cv gaitor split

Fail 21 Oct 2008 49,233 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

nearside front tyre uneven wear

offside front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,897 miles

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

front no plate cracked

offside front inner cv gaitor split

Fail 25 Oct 2007 46,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

brake fluid level getting low

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to windscreen swept area

engine oil level overfilled

n/s & o/s rear tyre side walls scuffed/cut

n/s mirror glass broken effecting view to rear

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey & has play!

parking brake lever comes up high

play in front suspension top mounts

power steering hose slightly damp

signs of small coolant leak

slight play n/s/f antiroll bar link rod bushes

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,762 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 44,762 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor split †

slight water leak from coolant housing mounted on the cylinder head †

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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R226 HNO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R226 HNO, 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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R226 HNO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R226 HNO safe to buy?

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