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R959 ENE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,380 mi
Last recorded81,380 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 ENE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 81,380 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,919 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,487 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front discs slighty pitted

nsr disc slight pitted

Fail 9 Feb 2011 86,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front discs slighty pitted

nsr disc slight pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2008 80,352 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 80,107 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Jun 2007 74,117 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 147,285 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 147,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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R959 ENE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R959 ENE, 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 R959 ENE registered?

R959 ENE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R959 ENE safe to buy?

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