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R414 MGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,307 mi
Last recorded133,307 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 MGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 133,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

corrision on nearside floor

corrision on offside floor

Pass 18 Apr 2012 131,339 miles

corrision on n/s/f floor[not in perscribed area][

small amount of play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 16 Apr 2012 131,330 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

corrision on n/s/f floor[not in perscribed area][

small amount of play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Feb 2011 127,324 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 123,630 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 118,692 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 113,968 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 108,938 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 100,753 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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R414 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R414 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 R414 MGN registered?

R414 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R414 MGN safe to buy?

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