MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,969 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Battery insecure
o/s/r door doesnt open
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
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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