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R637 AWB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,671 mi
Last recorded132,671 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 AWB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 132,671 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 123,614 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 123,610 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 113,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 107,692 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 102,537 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 96,236 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 89,121 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 80,579 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 71,530 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 65,731 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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R637 AWB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R637 AWB, 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 R637 AWB?

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What year was R637 AWB registered?

R637 AWB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R637 AWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R637 AWB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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