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R737 GMV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,544 mi
Last recorded214,544 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 GMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 214,544 miles

slight bind o/s/r brake

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front wipers smear slightly

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 12 Aug 2011 214,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front wipers smear slightly

n/s/f wiper blade split

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Jun 2010 200,957 miles

headlamp [particularly offside] reduced beam image ..adjusters poor condition...radiator is leaking....

Fail 30 Jun 2010 200,957 miles

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

headlamp [particularly offside] reduced beam image ..adjusters poor condition...radiator is leaking....

Pass 30 Jun 2009 182,723 miles

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel..slight run out on front discs noted,,,

Fail 29 Jun 2009 182,722 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

slight freeplay detected at steering wheel..slight run out on front discs noted,,,

Pass 5 Jun 2008 170,238 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 142,793 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 142,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 117,746 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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R737 GMV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R737 GMV, 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 R737 GMV registered?

R737 GMV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R737 GMV safe to buy?

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