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R507 BND

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,569 mi
Last recorded176,569 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 BND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 176,569 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise all rear brake lines corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 7 May 2010 172,318 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear registration plate deterioating

Pass 9 May 2009 165,745 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 156,611 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 149,618 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 140,421 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 140,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R507 BND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R507 BND, 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 R507 BND registered?

R507 BND is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R507 BND safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 BND shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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