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R258 YOE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,348 mi
Last recorded104,348 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 YOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,348 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 104,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 101,299 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 101,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 98,660 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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 95,982 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 94,731 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,652 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 91,651 miles

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

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

Nearside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 88,114 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,200 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 79,466 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 73,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,947 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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R258 YOE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R258 YOE, 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 R258 YOE registered?

R258 YOE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R258 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 YOE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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