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R284 DDB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,733 mi
Last recorded151,733 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 DDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 151,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 127,703 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 122,696 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 112,970 miles

All tyres worn low and perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 112,970 miles

All tyres worn low and perished.

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 109,422 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 109,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 103,311 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 88,943 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 4 Jun 2008 88,942 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 6 Jun 2007 81,086 miles

front tyre treads worn to 3mm

Pass 16 May 2006 72,632 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 16 May 2006 72,632 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight bind on o/s/r brake

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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R284 DDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R284 DDB, 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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R284 DDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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