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R89 GAA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 GAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2010 116,003 miles

n/s headlamp cracked

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

lower sills covered

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower rear suspension arm bushes perishing

damage front bumber

obstruction hanging from interior mirror

rear brake discs slightly worn

stone chip marks on windscreen

Pass 7 Dec 2010 116,003 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front lower rear suspension arm bushes perishing

damage front bumber

lower sills covered

n/s headlamp cracked

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

obstruction hanging from interior mirror

rear brake discs slightly worn

stone chip marks on windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2009 110,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s headlamps lens cracked

outter sills covered

Fail 11 Dec 2009 110,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s headlamps lens cracked

outter sills covered

Pass 4 Dec 2008 106,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s headlamp cracked

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight g/box oil leak

unable to test lower outer sills due to trim

Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,378 miles

n/s head lamp lens cracked

outter sills covered

rear number plate water marks

slight lift upper steering column

Fail 17 Dec 2007 102,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

n/s head lamp lens cracked

n/s/r tyre side wall damage outter and tyre perished

outter sills covered

rear number plate water marks

slight lift upper steering column

Pass 15 Mar 2006 91,231 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 91,231 miles

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

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

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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R89 GAA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R89 GAA, 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 R89 GAA registered?

R89 GAA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R89 GAA safe to buy?

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