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R710 HKN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,355 mi
Last recorded141,355 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 HKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2013 141,355 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 141,355 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 129,614 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2012 129,614 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2011 117,925 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 117,925 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 101,136 miles

near side door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2009 84,505 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 81,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 81,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 75,478 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 66,747 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 60,503 miles

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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R710 HKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R710 HKN, 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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R710 HKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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