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R93 DRJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,109 mi
Last recorded132,109 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 DRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2012 132,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 129,660 miles

osf tyre has cut in tread

Fail 1 Nov 2011 129,659 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre has cut in tread

Pass 20 Oct 2010 124,954 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 122,767 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 122,767 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 120,219 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 116,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 108,397 miles

rear pads close to leagal ltd

Pass 27 Oct 2005 92,687 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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R93 DRJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R93 DRJ, 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 R93 DRJ registered?

R93 DRJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R93 DRJ safe to buy?

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