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R821 HGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,165 mi
Last recorded100,165 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 HGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn inner and perished (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner sills corroded/damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2021 96,962 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 96,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 93,772 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear trailing arm split/ perished but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2020 93,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn split/perished allowing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear trailing arm split/ perished but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2019 90,680 miles

Front Both front seats have slight movement in the back rest

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 87,928 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 84,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall is slightly perished.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer side wall is slightly perished.

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre outer side wall is slightly perished.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre outer side wall is slightly perished.

Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,600 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 81,600 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,350 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 76,654 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 76,654 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,729 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,376 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 71,246 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,962 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 68,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,181 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 63,592 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 59,362 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 56,326 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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R821 HGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R821 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 R821 HGN registered?

R821 HGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R821 HGN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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