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R411 MGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,343 mi
Last recorded142,343 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 MGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 142,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect coil overs (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 135,735 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seats removed not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 135,725 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part ABS harness (3.6.B.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seats removed not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 123,009 miles

Bad oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 122,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to wear pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to wear pattern (4.1.E.1)

Bad oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 107,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,541 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2012 97,906 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 97,906 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 91,655 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,799 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 81,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,333 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 50,154 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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R411 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R411 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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R411 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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