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R998 GCV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,053 mi
Last recorded95,053 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 GCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 95,053 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,743 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 89,184 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 86,150 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,150 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,924 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 79,884 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 76,946 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,987 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,314 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 60,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 55,480 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 49,649 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 49,649 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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R998 GCV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R998 GCV, 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 R998 GCV registered?

R998 GCV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R998 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 GCV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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