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R943 EGV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,172 mi
Last recorded66,172 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 EGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,172 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,822 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,610 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,389 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 49,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 42,685 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,433 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 28,985 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 23,886 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,237 miles

Advise front suspension top mounts have lift when jacked up

Advise rear axle bushes starting to split

Advise rear shocks getting a little soft

Pass 19 Jan 2007 17,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,660 miles

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

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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R943 EGV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R943 EGV, 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 R943 EGV registered?

R943 EGV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R943 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R943 EGV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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