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R831 GRP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,554 mi
Last recorded102,554 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 GRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 102,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 88,121 miles

Centre exhaust silenser is cracked and blowing. Rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy.offside rear engine mount is broken, front engine mount is weak.

Front flexible brake hoses are cracked, Offside front lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of deteriation.

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

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

offside front tyre is cracking in treads. Offside rear tyre has a nail in its tread. Slight play and wear in front top suspension mounts.

Fail 4 Jun 2007 88,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Centre exhaust silencer is cracked and blowing. Rear wheel bearings are slightly noisy. Front flexible brake hoses are cracking. Offside front lower suspension arm bushes showing signs of deteriation.

Offside front tyre is cracking in treads. Offside rear tyre has a nail in its tread. Slight play and wear in front top suspension mounts.

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

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

Pass 30 May 2006 74,250 miles

ADVISE : front flexible brake hoses cracking.

ADVISE : off side rear tyre and near side front both have nails in tread.

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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R831 GRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R831 GRP, 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 R831 GRP registered?

R831 GRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R831 GRP safe to buy?

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