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R317 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,612 mi
Last recorded35,612 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 35,612 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 35,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,794 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 34,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 33,920 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 33,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 32,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,030 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 31,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,946 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 29,946 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,333 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,603 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,926 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 27,308 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,743 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,464 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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R317 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R317 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 R317 UKO registered?

R317 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R317 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 UKO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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