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R31 DDB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,218 mi
Last recorded82,218 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 DDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,218 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 82,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 80,257 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 80,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,028 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 70,547 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 67,578 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 67,439 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,759 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 58,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight discolouration of rear number plate.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 58,046 miles

slight discolouration of rear number plate.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,169 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 45,494 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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R31 DDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R31 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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What year was R31 DDB registered?

R31 DDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R31 DDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 DDB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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