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R174 GDV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,943 mi
Last recorded67,943 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 GDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,943 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,847 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,453 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 67,453 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S+N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 64,192 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,072 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S + O/S (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,226 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S+ O/S (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S + O/S (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,201 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 55,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,281 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside area of windscreen damaged (Not affecting drivers view of road)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2013 48,177 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 44,192 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2012 44,192 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 35,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,392 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,029 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 24,029 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 20,896 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 20,896 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,326 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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R174 GDV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R174 GDV, 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 R174 GDV registered?

R174 GDV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R174 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 GDV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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