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R940 DVF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,276 mi
Last recorded165,276 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 DVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 165,276 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 165,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front brsakes binding slightly

movement in both front lower wishbone rear bushes

Pass 6 Jul 2010 153,174 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Jul 2010 152,570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2009 135,295 miles

Offside rear bump stop split

Front registration plate damaged.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear bump stop deteriorated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jun 2008 117,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front number plate cracked

wipers juddering

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,799 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 90,625 miles

Both rear bump stops starting to perish

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R940 DVF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,900cc diesel 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 R940 DVF, 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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R940 DVF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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