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R447 MGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,051 mi
Last recorded104,051 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 MGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 104,051 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 103,909 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 103,845 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 103,531 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 103,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 101,919 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,320 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,556 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 89,067 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,834 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 83,594 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 81,837 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

service indicator flashing

Fail 23 May 2014 81,837 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake needs adjusting

service indicator flashing

Fail 10 May 2013 79,581 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 79,581 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 May 2012 76,372 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 76,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 72,285 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 69,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2010 69,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 66,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2008 62,567 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2008 62,567 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2007 57,342 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 57,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2006 52,853 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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R447 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R447 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R447 MGN registered?

R447 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R447 MGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 MGN shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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