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R722 DFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,608 mi
Last recorded112,608 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s body sill damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 112,605 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s body sill damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 102,970 miles

O/S/F WING / HEADLIGHTS / BRAKES PIPE TO CONPENSATOR CORRODING / BRAKE PIPE FROM CONPENSATOR TO O/S/R FLEXI CORRODING / SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR FLEXI HOSES

Pass 5 Oct 2012 98,540 miles

O/S/F WING / O/S/F TYRE 3MM / REAR FLEXI HOSES CORRODING / SLIGHT CORRSION ON BRAKE PIPES TO & FROM CONPENSATOR

Fail 2 Oct 2012 98,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F WING / O/S/F TYRE 3MM / REAR FLEXI HOSES CORRODING / SLIGHT CORRSION ON BRAKE PIPES TO & FROM CONPENSATOR

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,807 miles

O/S/F WING HOLED

SLIGHT CORRSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,321 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2010 89,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 79,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front flexible hoses deteriorated

rear silencer close to bumper

Pass 25 Sep 2007 75,598 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 69,981 miles

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION

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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R722 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R722 DFC, 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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R722 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R722 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 DFC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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