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R983 MDG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,230 mi
Last recorded135,230 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 MDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 135,230 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 130,245 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 125,490 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 122,605 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 122,605 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 118,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight bind offside front brake.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 111,709 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 99,331 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 99,331 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 94,581 miles

both nearside rear and offside rear axle beam bushes worn

Fail 12 Oct 2009 94,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both nearside rear and offside rear axle beam bushes worn

Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,395 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 74,217 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 74,217 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 4 Jul 2006 69,480 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 62,976 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 62,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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R983 MDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R983 MDG, 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 R983 MDG registered?

R983 MDG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R983 MDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R983 MDG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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