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R668 MGO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,787 mi
Last recorded166,787 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 MGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 166,787 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 162,206 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 156,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 156,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 151,706 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front bottom ball joint rubber split

Pass 1 Apr 2009 144,605 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 140,962 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 140,962 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front registration plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2007 138,871 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 138,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 134,394 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 134,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R668 MGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R668 MGO, 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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R668 MGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R668 MGO safe to buy?

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