MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,509 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
emmisions very close
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
emmisions very close
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
play to both front top strut mounts / o/s/f suspension arm bush splitting
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R359 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R359 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 R359 UKO registered?
R359 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R359 UKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R359 UKO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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