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R32 PGM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,762 mi
Last recorded176,762 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 PGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2011 176,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 160,909 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 149,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 142,249 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn edges 195/65 15

Fail 7 May 2008 142,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

n/s/r tyre worn edges 195/65 15

Pass 3 May 2007 127,501 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 123,139 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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R32 PGM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R32 PGM, 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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R32 PGM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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