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R236 HGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,320 mi
Last recorded113,320 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 HGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

excessive corrosion n/s and o/s inner and outer sills but not holed at time of test

Pass 12 Jan 2015 103,428 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 103,428 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 95,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm bushes perrished

damage to both outer sills

slight play in steering joints

surface corrosion to exhaust

under body corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2013 94,272 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 92,862 miles

Corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Heavy front tyre wear on inner edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight movement in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2011 90,707 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2010 87,954 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both front top strutt mounts

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2009 82,267 miles

slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 26 Feb 2008 75,051 miles

rear wiper split

slight play top strut mounts

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2007 67,057 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play both top strut mounts

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2006 59,728 miles

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

n/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play both top strut mounts

slight play o/s/r wheelbearing

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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R236 HGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R236 HGN, 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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R236 HGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 1998.

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