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R297 PGO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,578 mi
Last recorded66,578 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 PGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,578 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise backing peeling on rear registration plate

advise both rear bump stop rubbers split

advise lhd beam converters fitted

advise temporary repair noticed to front exhaust downpipe

Fail 16 Jun 2008 66,578 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise backing peeling on rear registration plate

advise both rear bump stop rubbers split

advise lhd beam converters fitted

advise temporary repair noticed to front exhaust downpipe

Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,388 miles

front wishbone rear bushes starting to wear

oil leak from cam cover gasket

rattle from offside front engine mounting heat shield

temp repair has been made to exhaust front downpipe mounting at some point

Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,986 miles

stickers on head lamps making straight line patterns.

wipers poor at clearing screen.

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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R297 PGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R297 PGO, 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 R297 PGO registered?

R297 PGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R297 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 PGO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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