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R773 UMJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,397 mi
Last recorded96,397 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 UMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 96,397 miles

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,273 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 85,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,683 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 63,793 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 63,790 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,299 miles

split in nearside front wiper

Pass 25 May 2007 54,471 miles

O/S & N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS ARE PERISHED.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2006 50,091 miles

N/S/R OUTER STEEL BRAKE PIPE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST. BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS ARE PERISHED. PIPE INTO REAR SILENCER IS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION. REAR AXLE BUSHES ARE STARTING TO SHOW SLIGHT SIGNS OF WEAR.

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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R773 UMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc 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 R773 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R773 UMJ registered?

R773 UMJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R773 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R773 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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