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R969 LAP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

132,695 mi
Last recorded132,695 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 LAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 132,695 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 132,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 131,737 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 131,737 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 128,654 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 124,450 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 118,904 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 May 2018 118,904 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2017 114,016 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 27 May 2017 114,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2016 107,905 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 104,013 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 May 2015 104,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 May 2014 101,104 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 94,234 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2013 94,234 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 87,684 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 82,555 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 78,484 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 73,958 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 68,564 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 May 2008 68,564 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 63,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r inner disk surface poor.

Pass 12 May 2006 57,363 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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R969 LAP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R969 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.

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What year was R969 LAP registered?

R969 LAP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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