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R169 DVF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,046 mi
Last recorded128,046 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 DVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 128,046 miles

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2017 128,046 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 126,270 miles

covers & shields fitted

rear coilsprings slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 125,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 123,924 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated centre bracket broken

Pass 5 Mar 2013 122,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 119,684 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 119,684 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 111,025 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 111,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 95,451 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 95,446 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 92,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 2 Feb 2009 92,369 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 19 Nov 2007 80,684 miles

both O/S tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 80,684 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both O/S tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 73,439 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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R169 DVF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R169 DVF, 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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R169 DVF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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