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R935 GDM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,124 mi
Last recorded115,124 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 GDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 115,124 miles

plastic covers on sills preventing full inspection

rear wiper missing

Fail 4 Aug 2014 115,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic covers on sills preventing full inspection

rear wiper missing

Pass 10 Aug 2013 108,372 miles

n/s tyre perished sidewall

sills not checked due too covers

wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 107,406 miles

sills not checked due too covers

wheel arches corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,564 miles

sills not checked due too covers

Pass 10 Aug 2010 104,699 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 103,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 103,520 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 98,274 miles

both rear axle bushes getting worn

Pass 25 Jul 2007 90,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 83,170 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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R935 GDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R935 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 R935 GDM registered?

R935 GDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R935 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R935 GDM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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