MOT Status
ValidMileage
99,940 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Rear damage to bumper
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
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Rear reverse lights inop
slight leak on exhaust joint
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
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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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
How do I check the history of R458 YAL?
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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.
Does R458 YAL have outstanding finance?
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