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R457 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,945 mi
Last recorded142,945 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2010 142,945 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 142,945 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 141,229 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leaks

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2008 128,039 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 123,197 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 117,179 miles

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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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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