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R478 ULN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,136 mi
Last recorded52,136 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 ULN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 52,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 46,559 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,901 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,078 miles

Coolant leak

rear beam bushes perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,075 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear beam bushes perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,821 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,283 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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R478 ULN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R478 ULN, 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 R478 ULN registered?

R478 ULN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R478 ULN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 ULN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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