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R341 AMS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,984 mi
Last recorded197,984 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 AMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 197,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 187,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 180,558 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake has only just met requirements

Pass 2 Feb 2017 177,525 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 177,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 174,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 171,918 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 167,169 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 161,860 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 156,540 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 151,683 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 142,974 miles

rear brake disks have slight wear

Pass 1 Jul 2009 134,743 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 134,743 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 125,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 113,625 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 104,294 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 104,274 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R341 AMS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R341 AMS, 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 R341 AMS registered?

R341 AMS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R341 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R341 AMS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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