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R344 MGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,669 mi
Last recorded102,669 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 MGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 102,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2015 102,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,698 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 87,474 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 81,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 76,634 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,718 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 69,718 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 63,525 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp

water weeping from water housing on back of cylinder head

Pass 24 Aug 2006 58,270 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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R344 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R344 MGN, 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 R344 MGN registered?

R344 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R344 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 MGN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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