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R458 YAL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

99,940 mi
Last recorded99,940 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 YAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 99,940 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 87,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 79,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 66,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2022 54,054 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear damage to bumper

Fail 26 May 2022 54,055 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear damage to bumper

Pass 7 Dec 2021 47,697 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 47,697 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 34,268 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 28,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 28,198 miles

Rear reverse lights inop

slight leak on exhaust joint

Pass 14 Jun 2017 27,875 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 27,027 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 26,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,585 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,973 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,849 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,649 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 21,315 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,382 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,739 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,648 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,950 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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R458 YAL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R458 YAL, 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

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What year was R458 YAL registered?

R458 YAL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R458 YAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 YAL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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