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R428 CAY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,827 mi
Last recorded62,827 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 CAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 62,827 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 62,827 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,713 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt c.v boot pinholed slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 56,300 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 56,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,935 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,783 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,823 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,032 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 45,760 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,058 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,933 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,863 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,834 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,056 miles

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

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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R428 CAY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R428 CAY, 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 R428 CAY registered?

R428 CAY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R428 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 CAY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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