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R763 UMJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,590 mi
Last recorded71,590 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 UMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,590 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,838 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 64,833 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,197 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,595 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 54,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,893 miles

O.S.F TYRE ON LIMIT AND WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGE; ADVISED NEW TYRE

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,262 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 31,642 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R763 UMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R763 UMJ, 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 R763 UMJ registered?

R763 UMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R763 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 UMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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