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R372 DPP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,959 mi
Last recorded153,959 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 DPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 153,959 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 147,210 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 147,091 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer is badly dented

Pass 10 Jul 2010 139,050 miles

Coolant radiator has slight leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear brakes are binding very slightly

Pass 20 Jul 2009 134,956 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 120,972 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 102,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 82,201 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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R372 DPP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R372 DPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R372 DPP?

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What year was R372 DPP registered?

R372 DPP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R372 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 DPP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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