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R848 MVV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,358 mi
Last recorded140,358 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 MVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 140,358 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 May 2012 131,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2012 131,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 125,867 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 125,867 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 117,394 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 108,625 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 93,435 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 20 May 2008 93,435 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,811 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,811 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 72,427 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 8 Jun 2005 65,151 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 65,151 miles

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

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

engine oil low below min mark (top up soon)

rear washers not working

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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R848 MVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R848 MVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R848 MVV registered?

R848 MVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R848 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R848 MVV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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