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R751 MCA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,044 mi
Last recorded105,044 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 MCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 105,044 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 97,223 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 89,267 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 82,896 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,770 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,284 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

cut in o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Aug 2010 68,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 68,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 62,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 54,457 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,640 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,995 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 44,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R751 MCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R751 MCA, 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 R751 MCA registered?

R751 MCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R751 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R751 MCA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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