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R446 PTF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,289 mi
Last recorded117,289 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR446 PTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 117,289 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 117,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flexi to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,868 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 104,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 94,949 miles

Slight binding noted on rear brakes.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 94,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight binding noted on rear brakes.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 83,205 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 83,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 70,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 70,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,934 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,347 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,609 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 51,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,160 miles

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

front number plate discoloured

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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R446 PTF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R446 PTF, 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 R446 PTF registered?

R446 PTF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R446 PTF safe to buy?

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