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R364 MGP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 MGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015
Fail 25 Feb 2015

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 78,863 miles

bonnet latch stiff

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn low & worn badly on inner edges, o/s just acceptable - requires attention

brake servo pipe starting to split - requires attention

centre exhaust mount broken

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush split

Fail 22 Jan 2014 78,856 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet latch stiff

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn low & worn badly on inner edges, o/s just acceptable - requires attention

brake servo pipe starting to split - requires attention

centre exhaust mount broken

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush split

Pass 14 Feb 2011 105,076 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 170,397 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 75,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,753 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 65,833 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 65,830 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R364 MGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R364 MGP, 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 R364 MGP registered?

R364 MGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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