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R232 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,754 mi
Last recorded82,754 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2012 82,754 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2012 82,754 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 76,313 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2010 71,576 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 65,073 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 65,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 May 2008 59,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all of the above items acceptable at time of test attention required in near future

offside front shock absorber top mounting worn acceptable at time of test

slight rumble both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 May 2007 54,321 miles

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

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 15 May 2006 50,232 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 50,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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R232 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 R232 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 R232 UKO registered?

R232 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 1998.

Is R232 UKO safe to buy?

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