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R841 EGP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,168 mi
Last recorded83,168 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 EGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,168 miles

the centre exhaust mount is broken

the o/s/r brake is slightly binding

Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,250 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre/nail

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,175 miles

Fuel tank bracket slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,951 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 74,951 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 73,068 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2013 73,068 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 68,678 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2011 68,674 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2010 65,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,112 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,730 miles

center exhaust moutning broken

knocking noise from steering column

Fail 11 Aug 2009 59,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust moutning broken

knocking noise from steering column

Pass 22 Oct 2008 56,553 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 51,232 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 51,232 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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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R841 EGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R841 EGP, 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 R841 EGP registered?

R841 EGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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