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R143 COU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,278 mi
Last recorded62,278 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 COU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 62,278 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,406 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 47,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,939 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,077 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 38,365 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 37,441 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,528 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 35,233 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 35,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 33,323 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 30,825 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 30,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R143 COU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R143 COU, 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 R143 COU registered?

R143 COU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R143 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 COU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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