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R314 PNR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,771 mi
Last recorded162,771 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 PNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 162,771 miles

center rear seat belt missing

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 159,584 miles

CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE HAVE CORROSION

Fail 27 Jun 2012 159,584 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

CRACK IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE HAVE CORROSION

Pass 18 May 2011 155,117 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 150,920 miles

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm close to limit. also worn edges.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 138,671 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 124,899 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 116,300 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 108,266 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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R314 PNR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R314 PNR, 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 R314 PNR registered?

R314 PNR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R314 PNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R314 PNR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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