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R69 DRJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,326 mi
Last recorded90,326 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 DRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 90,326 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,106 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,335 miles

lego bricks round pedals

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,885 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 76,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 73,624 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front trye has split in tread

Fail 14 Mar 2012 73,604 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front trye has split in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,057 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2010 63,477 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

right rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,013 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,219 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 49,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 38,785 miles

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

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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R69 DRJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R69 DRJ, 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 R69 DRJ registered?

R69 DRJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R69 DRJ safe to buy?

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