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R366 MVV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,804 mi
Last recorded117,804 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 MVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 117,804 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 110,671 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s dorr mirror glass has slight damage!

o/s/r lamp assembly has excessive corrosion of electrical connections!

Pass 8 May 2008 110,671 miles

n/s dorr mirror glass has slight damage!

o/s/r lamp assembly has excessive corrosion of electrical connections!

Pass 24 May 2007 101,018 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 101,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 93,900 miles

N/s door mirror cracked.

Rear tyres low on tread.

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 MVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R366 MVV registered?

R366 MVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R366 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R366 MVV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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