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R105 ULA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,114 mi
Last recorded101,114 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 ULA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,114 miles

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

exhaust corroded

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 28 Jan 2014 101,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroded

inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,358 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,638 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 69,371 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 63,827 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,363 miles

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

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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R105 ULA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R105 ULA, 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 R105 ULA registered?

R105 ULA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R105 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 ULA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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