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R3 HNY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,365 mi
Last recorded91,365 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 HNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2007 91,365 miles

front n/s pads getting low

slight binding of n/s/r brake (pads look low)

stone chip front windscreen

Fail 12 May 2007 91,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front n/s pads getting low

slight binding of n/s/r brake pads look low

stone chip front windscreen

Pass 11 May 2006 80,135 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 80,135 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 5 May 2006 80,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all three wiper blades smeary and rear wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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R3 HNY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R3 HNY, 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 R3 HNY registered?

R3 HNY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R3 HNY safe to buy?

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