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R884 GGR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,011 mi
Last recorded66,011 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 GGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,011 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 59,710 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes all coverd

vehicle underside coated with antirust

Pass 13 Jun 2009 52,980 miles

BRAKE PIPES LAGGED WITH COVERING

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

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

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

Pass 7 Jun 2008 49,915 miles

power steering pipes corroded

vehicle brake pipes heavily coated with lagging

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,350 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,956 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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R884 GGR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R884 GGR, 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 R884 GGR registered?

R884 GGR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R884 GGR safe to buy?

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