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R150 DMY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,654 mi
Last recorded59,654 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 DMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,654 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 59,371 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 57,920 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 54,322 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,885 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 46,023 miles

Brake fluid low in resovoir

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,023 miles

Brake fluid low in resovoir

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,181 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 32,828 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 30,441 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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R150 DMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 R150 DMY, 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 R150 DMY registered?

R150 DMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R150 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 DMY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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