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R910 MEW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,296 mi
Last recorded101,296 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 MEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 101,296 miles

Front nearside and offside inner wheel rims slightly distorted

Front subframe / rear axle beam / fuel tank straps - corroded

Nearside Front seat-back release mechanism ineffective - secure in upright position

Offside Front bumper light unit slightly insecure

Rear nearside and offside wheel bearings slight play

battery slightly insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2017 101,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front nearside and offside inner wheel rims slightly distorted

Nearside Front seat-back release mechanism ineffective - secure in upright position

Offside Front bumper light unit slightly insecure

Rear nearside and offside wheel bearings slight play

battery slightly insecure

front subframe and suspension arms / rear axle beam / fuel tank straps - corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 91,918 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 85,766 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,963 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,242 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2010 65,242 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front discs pitted

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 56,766 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,732 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 45,120 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 45,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,869 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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R910 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R910 MEW, 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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What year was R910 MEW registered?

R910 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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