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R925 EGV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,470 mi
Last recorded135,470 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 EGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 135,470 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 125,692 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 125,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 116,901 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 12,070 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 107,830 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 107,817 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 100,442 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake caliper hand brake lever stop missing.function slightly impaired.

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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R925 EGV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,984cc 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 R925 EGV, 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 R925 EGV registered?

R925 EGV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R925 EGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 EGV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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