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R925 LRY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,193 mi
Last recorded168,193 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 LRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2013 168,193 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 151,491 miles

Both inner steering joints worn.

Corrosion on both outer sills behind front wheel arches.

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in the tread area,not deep enough to reach the cords or ply.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 150,569 miles

Both inner steering joints slightly worn.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 8 Sep 2010 148,118 miles

Slight wear on both inner steering joints.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 142,822 miles

Both inner track rod end joints worn.

Corrosion on both front inner sills.

Pass 21 May 2008 134,675 miles

SLIGHT BLOW FROM REAR EXHAUST,BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER TREADS GETTING LOW,SLIGHT PLAY OSR WHEEL BEARING,SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF AND OSF ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS

Pass 10 May 2007 124,632 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 114,881 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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R925 LRY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

R925 LRY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 1998.

Is R925 LRY safe to buy?

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