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R348 MGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,506 mi
Last recorded101,506 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 MGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 101,506 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 101,188 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 100,842 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 100,153 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 97,975 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 94,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,702 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 87,741 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,473 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 81,437 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,681 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,039 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,144 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 67,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,384 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 55,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 49,914 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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R348 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R348 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 R348 MGN registered?

R348 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R348 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 MGN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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