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R924 GDM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,552 mi
Last recorded100,552 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 GDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 100,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

one element of high level stop lamp not working

Fail 30 May 2008 100,552 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

one element of high level stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Jun 2007 93,796 miles

Front fog light missing

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 93,796 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front brake pads worn over 50%

advise front fog light missing

advise front windows not working from drivers door

advise offside light lens broken

advise rear wiper missing

Pass 26 Jun 2006 85,425 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 85,425 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES SHOW SIGNS OF WEAR BUT NO MOVEMENT AT PRESENT

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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R924 GDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R924 GDM, 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 R924 GDM registered?

R924 GDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R924 GDM safe to buy?

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