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R861 PWN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,829 mi
Last recorded97,829 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 PWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,829 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,502 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 96,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

pas belt worn / alt belt worn

steering rack noisey when worked under load

various bushes on rear perishing slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2013 94,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

pas belt worn / alt belt worn

steering rack noisey when worked under load

various bushes on rear perishing slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,238 miles

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

slight play in inner tie rod ends both sides

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Feb 2012 93,228 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight play in inner tie rod ends both sides

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Feb 2011 92,290 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 92,290 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 91,009 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 91,009 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 89,630 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 87,935 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 87,935 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 83,255 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 83,245 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R861 PWN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R861 PWN, 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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R861 PWN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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