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R546 AHP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,214 mi
Last recorded93,214 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 AHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2016 93,214 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,196 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 81,141 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 74,166 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 74,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 65,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,606 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,574 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 59,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,131 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,746 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 52,576 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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R546 AHP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R546 AHP, 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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R546 AHP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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