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R72 DDB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,193 mi
Last recorded112,193 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 DDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 112,193 miles

front wishbone bushes slightly worn

slightplay in d bushes and drop links

Pass 31 Jul 2015 110,024 miles

smokes slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2014 102,603 miles

exhaust emissions at pass limit

n/s front suspension arm bush deteriorated to pass limit

Fail 4 Jul 2014 102,603 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust emissions at pass limit

n/s front suspension arm bush deteriorated to pass limit

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,387 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,083 miles

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

rear tyres cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2010 66,340 miles

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)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 66,339 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 60,194 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,194 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 53,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,630 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,254 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 39,254 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 33,008 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2005 35,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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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R72 DDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol 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 R72 DDB, 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 R72 DDB registered?

R72 DDB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R72 DDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 DDB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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