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R94 DNE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,748 mi
Last recorded104,748 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 DNE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 104,748 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 104,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2006 57,237 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 57,237 miles

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

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

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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R94 DNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R94 DNE, 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 R94 DNE registered?

R94 DNE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R94 DNE safe to buy?

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