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R970 VOF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 VOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,090 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 111,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 104,117 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 104,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 100,407 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 97,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 94,145 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 87,284 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 87,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 83,870 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 80,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 75,622 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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R970 VOF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R970 VOF, 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 R970 VOF registered?

R970 VOF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R970 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 VOF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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