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R823 HLG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,190 mi
Last recorded70,190 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 HLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 70,190 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 63,928 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Nov 2016 63,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2014 52,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2013 50,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 19 Oct 2013 50,537 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 44,723 miles

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

front and rear disc faces corroded

front brake pads getting worn

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 12 May 2011 38,810 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 36,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 34,206 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,411 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2007 29,137 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 26,924 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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R823 HLG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R823 HLG, 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 R823 HLG registered?

R823 HLG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R823 HLG safe to buy?

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