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R9 VRG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,016 mi
Last recorded47,016 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 VRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 47,016 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 49,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 47,006 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs rusted due to vehicle standing

Fail 21 Jan 2011 47,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs rusted due to vehicle standing

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f+ o/sf undersealed repair work to inner wheel arch + near chassie box section

Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f+ o/sf undersealed repair work to inner wheel arch + near chassie box section

Pass 11 Jul 2007 40,570 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 40,570 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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R9 VRG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R9 VRG, 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 R9 VRG registered?

R9 VRG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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