CarVerify

Free Car Check

763 RU

1997 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 2792cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,256 mi
Last recorded64,256 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Golf103,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration763 RU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 64,256 miles

Both rear tyres 15 years old

Corrosion to both lower arms

Corrosion to centre box

Corrosion to flexy brake hose ferrules

Corrosion to shock bodies

Pass 11 Mar 2024 64,244 miles

Corrosion front lower arms

Corrosion to front shock bodies

Corrosion to middle exhaust box

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 64,232 miles

Both rear tyres 13 years old

Corrosion to centre exhaust box , Slight blow

Corrosion to front lower arms

Corrosion to front shock bodies

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,227 miles

Corrosion flexy brake pipe ends

Corrosion to front struts

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to both front lower arms

corrosion to exhaust . middle box outer skin rotted away

corrosion to some steel brake pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,218 miles

Corrosion to lower arms

centre exhaust box rusted through very slight blow

corrosion to flexy brake pipe ends

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to shock bodies

corrosion to steering arms

power steering pipes around clamps rotten

rear subframe bush.s beginning to tear away

Fail 11 Mar 2021 64,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to lower arms

centre exhaust box rusted through very slight blow

corrosion to flexy brake pipe ends

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to shock bodies

corrosion to steering arms

power steering pipes around clamps rotten

rear subframe bush.s beginning to tear away

slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,197 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 64,135 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components have corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2019 64,125 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components have corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,085 miles

Nearside indicator has moment but still secure

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

brake pipe ends corroded ( all )

exhaust silencer rear outer skin corroded

general suspension / subframe corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2018 64,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside indicator has moment but still secure

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Rear shock absorbers weeping

brake pipe ends corroded ( all )

exhaust silencer rear outer skin corroded

general suspension / subframe corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

movement n/s side repeater

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,688 miles

General corrosion to exhaust system

Auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Coolant level low and coolant leak

General corrosion to all suspension components

Lift in both front macpherson strut top mounts

Light corrosion to sills and chassis rails

N/s/f tyre worn to legal limits

O/s/f tyre worn to service limits

Service wear to both front and rear brake discs and pads

Slight play in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,666 miles

General corrosion to all suspension components

General corrosion to exhaust system

Light corrosion to inner sills and chassis

N/s/f tyre wearing close to limits

Service wear to front brake discs

Slight freeplay o/s steering rack

Some wear to both front macpherson strut mountings

Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,624 miles

General corrosion to exhaust

General corrosion to suspension components

Light corrosion to inner sills and chassis

N/s/f tyre wearing close to limits

Some service wear to front brake discs

Some wear to o/s steering rack

Wear to to both front macpherson strut tops

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,620 miles

Centre exhaust corroding

Front brake pads worn close to limits

Front macpherson strut top mountings worn close to limits

General corrosion to suspension components

Light corrosion to rear inner sills and chassis

O/s/f tyre was very underinflated

Service wear to front brake discs

Some deterioration to front suspension arm inner bushes

Some freeplat to n/s/r wheel bearing

Some freeplay to o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,499 miles

Advanced corrosion to front suspension components

Advanced corrosion to rear suspension beam and components

Centre exhaust deteriorating

Front brake pads wearing close to service limits

Some deterioration to front suspension bushes

Some play to o/s inner steering rack joint

Some wear to front brake discs

Uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,992 miles

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

front and rear discs slighty ridged on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2010 59,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,919 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 56,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 56,092 miles

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

763 RU is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 103,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 763 RU, 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 29 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 763 RU?

You can check the full history of 763 RU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 763 RU registered?

763 RU is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is 763 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 763 RU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 763 RU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 763 RU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.