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R303 RTN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,081 mi
Last recorded124,081 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 RTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 124,081 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 114,770 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 104,653 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 96,605 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 96,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

flexi brake hoses cracking

front n/s tyre low tread

play in the front o/s wheel bearing

play in the rack o/s

Pass 13 Apr 2007 86,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 82,311 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 82,296 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

There is slight play in the offside of the steering rack.

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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R303 RTN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R303 RTN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R303 RTN?

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What year was R303 RTN registered?

R303 RTN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R303 RTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 RTN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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