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R225 UOH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,807 mi
Last recorded71,807 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 UOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,807 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,426 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,934 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,278 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,087 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,830 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 62,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,577 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,624 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 60,624 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,692 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 58,692 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,459 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,833 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 53,508 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 53,508 miles

Offside Rear 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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R225 UOH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R225 UOH, 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

How do I check the history of R225 UOH?

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What year was R225 UOH registered?

R225 UOH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R225 UOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 UOH shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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