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R637 UDD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,149 mi
Last recorded136,149 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 UDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 136,149 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 136,149 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 134,214 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 134,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread warn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread warn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 131,503 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 128,908 miles

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

o/s/f headrest loose

smell of diesel under bonnet, unable to see leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 128,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f headrest loose

smell of diesel under bonnet, unable to see leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 126,207 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 126,147 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 118,961 miles

parking brake requires attention, could be better

Pass 28 Jun 2011 112,075 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 102,755 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 93,450 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 93,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 84,528 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 69,448 miles

haddbrake cable sticking on offside cable requires replacement

Pass 23 Nov 2005 61,516 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 UDD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UDD, 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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R637 UDD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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