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R937 VUY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,966 mi
Last recorded83,966 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 VUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 83,966 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 81,526 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,258 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,256 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 73,832 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,017 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2014 70,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 67,479 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 58,480 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 53,426 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 51,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2009 51,220 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,107 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 41,589 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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R937 VUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R937 VUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R937 VUY?

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What year was R937 VUY registered?

R937 VUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R937 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R937 VUY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R937 VUY have outstanding finance?

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