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R749 DMY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,392 mi
Last recorded100,392 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 DMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 100,392 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 100,015 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 100,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,723 miles

vehicle not used / flat spot on tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2014 99,334 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES A FLAT SPOT //VEHICLE NOT MOVE

Fail 26 Mar 2014 99,334 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES A FLAT SPOT //VEHICLE NOT MOVE

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 98,386 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 97,819 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 96,582 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner wishbones

front discs ridged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 91,798 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,475 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 80,469 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,431 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 55,708 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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R749 DMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R749 DMY, 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 R749 DMY registered?

R749 DMY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R749 DMY safe to buy?

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