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R360 TSN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,109 mi
Last recorded114,109 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 TSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 114,109 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 114,106 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2021 110,160 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 110,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 104,065 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,138 miles

2 holes in drivers sill outwith prescribed area

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,885 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (3.5.1i)

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

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

underside covered in wax oil

Fail 29 Mar 2017 84,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (3.5.1i)

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

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

underside covered in wax oil

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,024 miles

underside has been wax oiled

engine cover fitted covering some components

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

under trays fitted covering some components

Fail 31 Mar 2016 79,024 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine cover fitted covering some components

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

under trays fitted covering some components

underside has been wax oiled

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,522 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of undertray

general suspension corrosion

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,485 miles

nearside rear bump stop seperared.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 65,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

nearside rear bump stop seperared.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,348 miles

play at nearside front bottom ball joint.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,609 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,147 miles

both front brake discs are corroding over inner braking surfaces.

both front wishbones; inner rear bushes are seperating.

both rear brakes are sticking on.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,817 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,979 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 31,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,842 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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R360 TSN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R360 TSN, 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 R360 TSN registered?

R360 TSN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R360 TSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R360 TSN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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