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R113 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,769 mi
Last recorded99,769 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,769 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2013 99,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres close to wear bars

n/s/f door moulding not secure

n/s/r bumper not secure

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/r tyre underinflated

Pass 1 Aug 2012 99,764 miles

n/s/f outer door trim coming away

n/s/r bumper coming away

Fail 31 Jul 2012 99,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f outer door trim coming away

n/s/r bumper coming away

Pass 3 Jun 2011 98,725 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,729 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 93,852 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 90,739 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)

Pass 22 May 2007 87,037 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 83,152 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

offside front brake binding slightly.

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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R113 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R113 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 R113 UKO registered?

R113 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R113 UKO safe to buy?

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