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R941 HUF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,475 mi
Last recorded149,475 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 HUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 149,475 miles

coolent leak

dampness around fuel filter

flexi hoses age cracking

lower arm bushes starting to unbond

metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2010 149,475 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

coolent leak

dampness around fuel filter

flexi hoses age cracking

lower arm bushes starting to unbond

metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 144,876 miles

head lamp aims on limits

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fog light not as bright as normal

n/s/front c.v.boot has a slight pin hole

o/s/front flexi hose braket broken

slight corrosion on rear axel

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 19 Feb 2009 144,868 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fog light not as bright as normal

head lamp aims on limits

n/s/front c.v.boot has a slight pin hole

o/s/front flexi hose braket broken

slight corrosion on rear axel

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2008 138,970 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 138,970 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 130,408 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 117,013 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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R941 HUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R941 HUF, 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 R941 HUF?

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What year was R941 HUF registered?

R941 HUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R941 HUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R941 HUF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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