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R424 VRH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

422,696 mi
Last recorded422,696 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 VRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 422,696 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2019 422,695 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2018 413,286 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 413,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 404,456 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 394,632 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 394,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 384,196 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 371,411 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 371,411 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R424 VRH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R424 VRH, 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 R424 VRH registered?

R424 VRH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R424 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 VRH shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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