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R175 DGV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,002 mi
Last recorded130,002 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 DGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 130,002 miles

nearside and offside front floor/sills damaged by previously jacking vehicle up

Pass 30 Oct 2008 127,126 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 127,097 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 123,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust few small blows on rear box and exhaust joints

off side head light lowest exceptable level

Pass 15 Nov 2007 123,795 miles

exhaust few small blows on rear box and exhaust joints

off side head light lowest exceptable level

Fail 31 Oct 2007 123,590 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both off side tyres show evidence of rubbing not during test

drivers seat loose on runners but secure

nearside front sill corroded not to excess

off side front inner wishbone bushes starting to split

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2006 119,353 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 111,189 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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R175 DGV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R175 DGV, 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 R175 DGV registered?

R175 DGV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R175 DGV safe to buy?

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