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R923 GBW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

77,883 mi
Last recorded77,883 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 GBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 77,883 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 19 Aug 2023 69,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 61,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 51,341 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 51,341 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 34,495 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 26,981 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces slightly pitted due to standing/lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,699 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,174 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 25,744 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 25,299 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,859 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres heavily cracked advise replace now

Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,127 miles

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

offside / nearside rear and spare tyres are split/cracked between treads and on sidewalls

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front, offside and nearside rear tyres have splits between the treads but not expossing plys

Pass 14 Dec 2006 22,593 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 21,321 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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R923 GBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R923 GBW, 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 R923 GBW registered?

R923 GBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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