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R664 LRP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,059 mi
Last recorded175,059 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 LRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 175,059 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 163,524 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 151,130 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WOR THIN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 151,128 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES WOR THIN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 147,121 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 147,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2007 142,773 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 138,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 138,317 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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R664 LRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R664 LRP, 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

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What year was R664 LRP registered?

R664 LRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R664 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R664 LRP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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