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R851 EGN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,979 mi
Last recorded163,979 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 EGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2008 163,979 miles

offside an nearside front top mounts

offside an nearside rear beam bushes

offside and nearside front floor corrosion

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 21 Dec 2007 153,733 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 149,972 miles

front top mounts

rear beam bushes

rear number plate

rear tyres

steering coluom

Pass 2 Jan 2007 142,835 miles

offside and nearside front floors to sills corrosion

rear number plate

rear tyres

steering coluom

Pass 3 Jan 2006 133,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside and nearside front top mounts .

offside and nearside rear tyres.

powersteering pipes corroshion.

rear number plate.

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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R851 EGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R851 EGN, 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 R851 EGN registered?

R851 EGN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R851 EGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 EGN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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