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R229 XNA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,204 mi
Last recorded199,204 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 XNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 199,204 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condensation in nearside headlamp

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2009 185,325 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 183,759 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 183,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 159,556 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 159,556 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 145,442 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 145,442 miles

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

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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R229 XNA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R229 XNA, 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 R229 XNA registered?

R229 XNA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R229 XNA safe to buy?

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