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R65 PHN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,422 mi
Last recorded115,422 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 PHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 115,422 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 105,385 miles

'Knock' from steering and play in steering column

Lambda readings just within tolerances

both rear wheel bearing noisy - not considered excess rough but suggest replace

childseat fitted to nearside rear

minor leak from centre exhaust joint

nearside and offside front floors and sills damaged/corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes separated - play not considered excessive

nearside and offside rear brake hoses perishing

nearside front wheel rim and tyre damaged

play in nearside and offside front anti roll bark link bushes

rear number plate deteriorating

wipers split on ends but still clearing screen

Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,554 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 93,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 87,433 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 87,433 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,760 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 71,654 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

play in nearside and offside front top suspension mounts

Fail 16 Jun 2006 71,654 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads worn very low - suggest replace

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

play in nearside and offside front top suspension mounts

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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R65 PHN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R65 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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R65 PHN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R65 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 PHN shows 9 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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