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R461 MGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,958 mi
Last recorded139,958 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 MGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 139,958 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 139,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 129,711 miles

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

n/s sill damaged

oil leak

springs corroded

suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2011 129,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

n/s sill damaged

oil leak

springs corroded

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2010 116,402 miles

all flexy hoses deterioated

n/s/f shock top mount cap rubber missing

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 116,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

all flexy hoses deterioated

n/s/f shock top mount cap rubber missing

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 109,695 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 103,327 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Jan 2008 102,869 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 94,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 85,714 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 85,714 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R461 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R461 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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R461 MGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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