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R250 YOO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,519 mi
Last recorded59,519 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 YOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2015 59,519 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light corrosion to offside front floor area

offside front bumper damaged not insecure

offside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

light corrosion to offside front floor area

offside front bumper damaged not insecure

offside rear tyre 2-3mm of tread approx

Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,389 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deterioration of mid section exhaust

Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre section and back box exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,675 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,905 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,360 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,305 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,642 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 41,979 miles

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)

Slight play in area of lower steering colomn bush

Pass 10 Jul 2006 40,071 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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R250 YOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R250 YOO, 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 R250 YOO registered?

R250 YOO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R250 YOO safe to buy?

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