MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,365 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front n/s pads getting low
slight binding of n/s/r brake (pads look low)
stone chip front windscreen
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
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of R3 HNY?
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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?
The MOT history for R3 HNY shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R3 HNY have outstanding finance?
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