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R371 MGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,969 mi
Last recorded108,969 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 MGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 108,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condensation in exhaust system.

dampness around fuel filter, no visible leaks

drivers seat base has play in it

offside headlamp lens damaged

passenger door mirror outer casing damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front side light dim

near side rear side light dim

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side front head lamp lense damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2013 99,581 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front side light dim

near side rear side light dim

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side front head lamp lense damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side rear side light dim

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

service/inspection light on at time of mot

Fail 24 Mar 2012 94,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake imbalance 14%

near side rear side light dim

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

service/inspection light on at time of mot

Pass 10 Mar 2011 87,091 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 84,442 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 84,441 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 81,120 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,453 miles

o/s/r door doesnt open

Fail 13 Mar 2008 74,453 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r door doesnt open

Pass 21 Mar 2007 70,013 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 65,269 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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R371 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R371 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 R371 MGN registered?

R371 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R371 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 MGN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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