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R667 MPB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 MPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2010

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust mount brocken

damage to front of vehicle

Fail 1 Dec 2010

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mount brocken

damage to front of vehicle

Pass 24 Dec 2009 19,529 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 19,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008

speedo lcd screen unable to be read

Pass 27 Sep 2007 95,888 miles

offside rear door unable to be opened from outside.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,565 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 76,853 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 76,853 miles

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

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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R667 MPB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc 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 R667 MPB, 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 R667 MPB registered?

R667 MPB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R667 MPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R667 MPB 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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