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R593 LNH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Maroon Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,062 mi
Last recorded168,062 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 LNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 168,062 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 159,069 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 154,378 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 154,378 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 144,546 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 146,976 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 138,016 miles

rear disc,s will prob requ changing at next service or MOT

Fail 22 Oct 2008 129,687 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 129,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 118,703 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 118,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 110,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 110,177 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005
Fail 3 Nov 2005 101,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R593 LNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Maroon with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R593 LNH, 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 R593 LNH registered?

R593 LNH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R593 LNH safe to buy?

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