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R109 WUK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

89,971 mi
Last recorded89,971 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 WUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 89,971 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 89,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all over (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 89,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 88,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,306 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,719 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 87,176 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 86,233 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 84,017 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 84,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 82,097 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 79,788 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 76,560 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 73,658 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 69,733 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 66,453 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 62,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 57,596 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 52,728 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 42,366 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 WUK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R109 WUK, 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 R109 WUK registered?

R109 WUK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R109 WUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 WUK shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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