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R249 EGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,084 mi
Last recorded97,084 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 EGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 97,084 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 97,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 85,034 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,708 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 73,369 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 66,375 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 56,710 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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R249 EGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R249 EGN, 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 R249 EGN registered?

R249 EGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R249 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 EGN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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