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R58 PHN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,966 mi
Last recorded144,966 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 PHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 144,966 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 130,600 miles

both front floors rusted but not in prescribed area? all discs worn and scored

Pass 25 Feb 2010 122,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front floors holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Mar 2009 113,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 103,834 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 103,834 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 96,986 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 95,160 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 95,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R58 PHN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R58 PHN, 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 R58 PHN registered?

R58 PHN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R58 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 PHN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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