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R451 CUR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,992 mi
Last recorded111,992 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 CUR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 111,992 miles

both front wishbone back rubber bushies starting to wear

front exhaust pipe gasket starting to blow

Pass 23 Jun 2015 109,602 miles

o/s/f wishbone back rubber wearing

stone chip middle front screen

strong advice n/s/f tyre on limit of 1.6mm

tyre wear started on o/s/f

Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,619 miles

both sills show damage

Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,013 miles

Driver's seat back right hand lock not working

Handbrake lever stop bracket on offside caliper is bent

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside wiper blade rubber slightly torn

Offside wiper blade rubber slightly torn

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,358 miles

Driver's seat back not locking on right hand side

Power steering pump oily

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,191 miles

Driver's seat seat back only secured by left lock

Power steering pump oily

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 90,733 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from around auto gear box area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 88,554 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 86,022 miles

Driver's seat back only locks on one side

Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,352 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 82,210 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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R451 CUR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R451 CUR, 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 R451 CUR?

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What year was R451 CUR registered?

R451 CUR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R451 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 CUR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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