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R903 GGU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,735 mi
Last recorded151,735 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 GGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 151,735 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 148,364 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both front pan rear bushes have slight play (2.4.F.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 142,343 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to perish on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 136,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 133,119 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 133,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 125,043 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 124,592 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 113,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 100,846 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 100,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jun 2008 90,622 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jun 2008 90,622 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jun 2007 79,304 miles

As listed on previous VT32 test number 312506267174

Fail 15 Jun 2007 79,304 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Air bag light on; Rear registration plate deteriorated;

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner and outer walls of off side rear tyre showing signs of cracking, and void of tread on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 74,167 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 68,804 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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R903 GGU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R903 GGU, 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 R903 GGU registered?

R903 GGU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R903 GGU safe to buy?

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