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R189 YLH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,579 mi
Last recorded84,579 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 YLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 84,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2013 77,952 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 77,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2012 70,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2011 62,741 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 55,158 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,666 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 47,864 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 43,388 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 37,602 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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R189 YLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R189 YLH, 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 R189 YLH registered?

R189 YLH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R189 YLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R189 YLH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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