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R959 MKN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,578 mi
Last recorded136,578 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 MKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 136,578 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 136,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 12,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 124,640 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 113,324 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 104,508 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 104,410 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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R959 MKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc 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 R959 MKN, 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 R959 MKN registered?

R959 MKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R959 MKN safe to buy?

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