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A28 VRG

1997 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,605 mi
Last recorded85,605 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Golf103,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA28 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 85,605 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 82,716 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 82,609 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack insecure to subframe (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2021 78,736 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 78,353 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 75,014 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 71,436 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 68,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 65,097 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 61,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s sill corroded

slight play in both front shocker top mounts

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 10 May 2014 56,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,520 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 46,803 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 35,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,324 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 31,284 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 26,258 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,387 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 17,314 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
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A28 VRG is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A28 VRG, 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.

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A28 VRG is a 1997 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 1997.

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