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R109 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,864 mi
Last recorded68,864 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 68,864 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brake 35% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished on outer walls 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished around outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 68,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brake 35% imbalance on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished on outer walls 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished around outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,756 miles

Front tyres perishing

General corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2017 65,505 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,801 miles

general underside corrosion to floors, suspension, brake pipes and fuel filter

Fail 4 Feb 2016 64,801 miles

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

general underside corrosion to floors, suspension, brake pipes and fuel filter

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,911 miles

brake pipes corroding

corrosion to all suspension components

flexy brake hoses perishing

front wishbone rear bushes both sides seperating

fuel tank straps corroding

nsr tyre cracking and perished

wiper blades torn but clearing

Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,894 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

General underbody corrosion

Suspension bushes perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,114 miles

brake pipes heavily corroded

front and rear suspension bushes perishing

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2013 62,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes heavily corroded

engine misfiring

front and rear suspension bushes perishing

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,474 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroding

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Feb 2012 61,474 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroding

general underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,758 miles

both front shocks have lift at top mounts

brake pipes corroding

front pads low

o/s/r tyre cracking

wipers poor

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,806 miles

slight imbalance front brakes brake ferrules corroded brake hoses front and rear

Pass 4 Feb 2009 58,467 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,722 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 55,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 52,957 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 52,957 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 46,339 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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R109 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R109 UKO, 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 R109 UKO registered?

R109 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R109 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 UKO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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