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R846 ACH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,012 mi
Last recorded133,012 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 ACH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 133,012 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 132,940 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 123,908 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 103,239 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 103,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked in middle of sceen (8.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,334 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

engine missfire

steel number plates fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2015 80,167 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

engine missfire

steel number plates fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,980 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 61,912 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 61,182 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 58,807 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,594 miles

rear brakes in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2011 55,594 miles

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

rear brakes in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2010 51,963 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 51,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,774 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 47,774 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 44,512 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,512 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,075 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,179 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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R846 ACH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R846 ACH, 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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R846 ACH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R846 ACH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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