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R21 VRG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

189,132 mi
Last recorded189,132 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 189,132 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 185,457 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 185,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 184,076 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 181,650 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 176,379 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 171,067 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 164,304 miles

rear tyres perished and spliting

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 160,100 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 157,380 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 155,011 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 153,330 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 153,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 149,762 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 8 Apr 2008 149,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 2 Apr 2007 142,678 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 133,058 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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R21 VRG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R21 VRG, 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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R21 VRG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R21 VRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 VRG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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