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R172 VYD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,607 mi
Last recorded125,607 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 VYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 May 2011 125,607 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2011 125,607 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2010 112,747 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 97,398 miles

N/S/F Tyre unevenly worn.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 82,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 67,919 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 61,994 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres low and perishing quite badly. n/s/r also has nail in tread 185/60/14

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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R172 VYD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R172 VYD, 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 R172 VYD registered?

R172 VYD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R172 VYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 VYD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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