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R913 DNP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,938 mi
Last recorded136,938 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 DNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 136,938 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 136,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 130,145 miles

aux drive belt poor

catalyst downgraded/ took a while to pass emissions

front brake discs warped slightly

front brake pads getting low/ nearing limit

front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

nearside front suspension arm rear bush starting to split

offside headlight image just acceptable

play in both front strut top mounts when suspension hanging down

rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Dec 2008 117,743 miles

both front top strut mountings poor

front brake discs warped

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2007 105,304 miles

both front top strut mountings poor

front brake discs warped

Fail 7 Dec 2007 105,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front top strut mountings poor

front brake discs warped

Pass 27 Dec 2006 95,894 miles

both front suspension bushes becoming un/bounded

chip in windscreen zone a

freeplay n/s/f top suspension mount

n/s/f brale hose perishing

o/s headlight condensated/stone chip in unit

rear brake pipes showing corrosion

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

slight binding of o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Dec 2005 84,226 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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R913 DNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R913 DNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R913 DNP registered?

R913 DNP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R913 DNP safe to buy?

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