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R714 MGO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,569 mi
Last recorded102,569 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 MGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 102,569 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 102,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 101,638 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 100,807 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 100,096 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,844 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,914 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 94,054 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,946 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,369 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,948 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 73,803 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 69,582 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 64,655 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 58,394 miles

front tyres wearing low

Fail 13 Dec 2007 53,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,895 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 48,153 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 42,142 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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R714 MGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R714 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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What year was R714 MGO registered?

R714 MGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R714 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R714 MGO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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