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R907 MEW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,719 mi
Last recorded184,719 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 MEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 184,719 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 181,363 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 177,933 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 173,745 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 168,822 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 163,077 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 146,620 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2007 136,187 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 136,187 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 117,845 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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R907 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R907 MEW, 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 R907 MEW registered?

R907 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R907 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R907 MEW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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