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R851 DDX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,715 mi
Last recorded148,715 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 DDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2017 148,715 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 142,292 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 136,926 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 132,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2013 127,660 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2012 122,202 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 114,449 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 104,065 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front top suspension mountings play

off side front tyre cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,843 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 87,095 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 73,829 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 61,676 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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R851 DDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R851 DDX, 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 R851 DDX registered?

R851 DDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R851 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 DDX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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