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R239 MBF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,560 mi
Last recorded164,560 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 MBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 164,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 146,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 146,919 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 135,953 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 135,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 129,856 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 127,706 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 121,825 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 120,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6.D3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake discs worn

front registration plate delaminating

holder removed from windscreen[obstructing drivers view]

nearside + offside rear bumpstops broken

nearside + offside washer jet aim poor[enough liquid supplied to clear screen]

nearside wishbone rear bush badly split + pulling apart

offside sill cover rusted + damaged

offside wishbone rear bush split

oil leak

play in nearside + offside front top strut mount bearings

power steering hoses corroded

rear axle bushes split

slight leak from centre exhaust box front clamp

stonechip/hole in offside headlight[beam patten unaffected]

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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R239 MBF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R239 MBF, 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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R239 MBF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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