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R366 MGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,256 mi
Last recorded122,256 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 MGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2014 122,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake disc corroded

gearbox has a oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside rear wheel binding

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 122,256 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc corroded

gearbox has a oil leak

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside rear wheel binding

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,248 miles

damage to all wheel rims

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion underside

rear brake pipes corroded

Coolant leak

Oil leak

body damage in places

slight bind on passenger side rear brake

Fail 5 Apr 2013 122,247 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

body damage in places

damage to all wheel rims

front brake discs corroded

general corrosion underside

rear brake pipes corroded

slight bind on passenger side rear brake

Pass 9 Dec 2010 116,643 miles

drivers rear wheel rim damaged

slight play drivers track rod end under load

Fail 9 Dec 2010 116,642 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers rear wheel rim damaged

slight play drivers track rod end under load

Pass 5 Nov 2009 111,917 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 108,825 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 104,734 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 100,504 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 95,324 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R366 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc 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 R366 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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R366 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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