CarVerify

Free Car Check

R429 MEW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,857 mi
Last recorded111,857 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 MEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 111,857 miles

front pads apear on limit

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2014 111,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front pads apear on limit

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 105,360 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated not to excess

Pass 30 Nov 2012 100,929 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,231 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 91,150 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 86,115 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 81,826 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 76,675 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 71,855 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)

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R429 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R429 MEW, 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

How do I check the history of R429 MEW?

You can check the full history of R429 MEW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R429 MEW registered?

R429 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R429 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 MEW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R429 MEW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R429 MEW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.