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R194 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,438 mi
Last recorded76,438 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,438 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs inner faces pitted

Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake discs inner faces pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 66,191 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 66,189 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,088 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,149 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 44,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,504 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,405 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 36,050 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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R194 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R194 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R194 UKO registered?

R194 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R194 UKO safe to buy?

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