MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
long brake travel on pedal but performance of brakes good
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
long brake travel on pedal but performance of brakes good
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leaks
slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
both front tyres perishing
both rear suspension bushes perishing and rubber starting to lift
covers over outer sills
near side front chassis been painted over
slight play both rear wheel bearings
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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R457 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R457 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 R457 UKO registered?
R457 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R457 UKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R457 UKO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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