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R603 RRY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

210,107 mi
Last recorded210,107 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 RRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 210,107 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 209,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 202,132 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 197,538 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 193,170 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 187,367 miles

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter torn

Fail 14 Sep 2011 187,367 miles

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

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter torn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 174,787 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 174,787 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 160,918 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 148,798 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 138,073 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 123,718 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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R603 RRY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R603 RRY, 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 R603 RRY registered?

R603 RRY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R603 RRY safe to buy?

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