MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
N/S FRONT FOG/SPOT LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake pipes corroded
exhaust corroded
oil leak on gearbox
slight chip on windscreen
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
ADVISE Damage (but not excessive) to o/s and n/s front lower sills
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R98 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R98 HGP, 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 R98 HGP registered?
R98 HGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 April 1998.
Is R98 HGP safe to buy?
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