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R961 LAP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,484 mi
Last recorded129,484 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 LAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014 129,484 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 129,484 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,003 miles

radiator leaking coolant

rear bump stops starting to split

Pass 11 Jan 2012 106,147 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 106,141 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 101,791 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 101,791 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 98,952 miles

Both Wiper Blades Split on ends

Front No Plate poor

Front Pads Getting low

Fail 10 Dec 2009 96,952 miles

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

Both Wiper Blades Split on ends

Front No Plate poor

Front Pads Getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2008 90,439 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 90,438 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front registration plate deteriated

Front wiperblades deteriated

rear bumpstops perished

Fail 10 Oct 2007 88,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside parking brake cable starting to enlarge

slight bind from both rear wheels

Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,338 miles

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

nearside parking brake cable starting to enlarge

slight bind from both rear wheels

Pass 12 Oct 2006 83,374 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R961 LAP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R961 LAP, 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

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What year was R961 LAP registered?

R961 LAP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R961 LAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R961 LAP shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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