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R514 HDE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,350 mi
Last recorded159,350 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 HDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 159,350 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 159,278 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 147,083 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 147,083 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 137,703 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 121,318 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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R514 HDE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R514 HDE, 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

How do I check the history of R514 HDE?

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What year was R514 HDE registered?

R514 HDE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R514 HDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 HDE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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