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R906 XNP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,676 mi
Last recorded125,676 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 XNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 125,676 miles

Indicator switch slightly insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2012 119,149 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 119,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 107,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 106,242 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 106,242 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 98,021 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

Pass 22 Dec 2008 98,021 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

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

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

exhaust front pipe heat shield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2007 84,547 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 70,677 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,288 miles

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

advise slight play in steering rack track rod on n/s/f

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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R906 XNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R906 XNP, 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

How do I check the history of R906 XNP?

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What year was R906 XNP registered?

R906 XNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R906 XNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 XNP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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