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R378 RHN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

228,593 mi
Last recorded228,593 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 RHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 228,593 miles

rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 1 Oct 2019 219,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shockers not secure

Pass 24 Sep 2018 208,940 miles

offside wiper split on edge

rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 4 Oct 2017 196,848 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKER COVERS INSERCURE

Pass 27 Sep 2016 186,822 miles

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

both rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 13 Oct 2015 176,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes to caliper corroded

offside outer driveshaft gaitor badly cracked

slight wear nearside rack arm

Fail 7 Oct 2015 176,384 miles

Brake servo damaged and its function is impaired pressure not holding after first application (3.6.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake pipes to caliper corroded

offside outer driveshaft gaitor badly cracked

slight wear nearside rack arm

Pass 14 Oct 2014 166,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on the inner edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 166,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn heavily on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 155,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 146,681 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 138,813 miles

corrosion in both rear suspension coil springs

Fail 19 Oct 2010 127,909 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 127,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 119,709 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 108,834 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 98,519 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 90,989 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 82,797 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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R378 RHN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R378 RHN, 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 R378 RHN registered?

R378 RHN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R378 RHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R378 RHN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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