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R346 MGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,853 mi
Last recorded98,853 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 MGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 98,853 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Nearside mirror unit cracked

coolant leak

Airbag warning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Nov 2009 98,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Nearside mirror unit cracked

coolant leak

Pass 1 Dec 2008 93,884 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

n/s/f headlight clip broken

Pass 6 Jun 2007 86,668 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 80,550 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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R346 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R346 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 R346 MGN registered?

R346 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R346 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 MGN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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