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R844 GRP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,314 mi
Last recorded74,314 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 GRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2014 74,314 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 71,630 miles

child seat fitted 2 nearside rear

Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,455 miles

Nearside front tyre low and worn uneven

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,603 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 59,515 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall not to cords

rear lamps tinted

rear reflectors secured with velcro

Pass 22 May 2008 57,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,023 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 49,917 miles

Slight travel in foot brake rear brakes need adjusting

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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R844 GRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R844 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 R844 GRP registered?

R844 GRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R844 GRP safe to buy?

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