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R801 HGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,791 mi
Last recorded111,791 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 HGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 111,791 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 111,791 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 100,826 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 100,808 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake Flexi Hose Bracket Missing from Strut So Hose Not Supported

Pass 14 Apr 2021 87,171 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 87,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 85,084 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired vacuum pipe to servo cracked and leak but servo still working (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 85,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired vacuum pipe to servo cracked and leak but servo still working (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/f 220 o/s/f 290 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r 150 o/s/r 200 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 81,516 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 81,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not retract correctly (7.1.2 (c))

both front tyres have slight wear inner edge

both rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre bald inner edge & perished

slight oil leaks

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,998 miles

both rear tyres have slight wear on the inner edges

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 72,858 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 68,311 miles

offside front mirror glass cracked

nearside rear disc slightly corroded

offside brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 64,758 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 61,543 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 57,912 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 54,045 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 48,333 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 41,978 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 34,987 miles

offside front tyre just starting to get low on inside edge.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,817 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,137 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 31,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 30,029 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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R801 HGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R801 HGN, 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 R801 HGN registered?

R801 HGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R801 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 HGN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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