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R960 MKN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,095 mi
Last recorded127,095 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 MKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 127,095 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes between rear flexi hoses corroded

center exhaust rubber mount split

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s steering rack gaitor damp

Fail 18 Dec 2012 127,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes between rear flexi hoses corroded

center exhaust rubber mount split

front and rear brake discs corroded

n/s steering rack gaitor damp

Pass 12 Dec 2011 123,613 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 10 Dec 2011 123,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1/ BRAKE PIPES/SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 3/ SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 122,078 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhausat mounting deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2009 114,686 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 114,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 105,952 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 105,784 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 96,844 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 96,844 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 91,135 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 91,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 82,542 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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R960 MKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R960 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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R960 MKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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