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R479 XUY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,568 mi
Last recorded114,568 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 XUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 114,568 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 110,819 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 110,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gear linkage bush worn

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 101,784 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 101,784 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 92,368 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 92,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 84,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 78,604 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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R479 XUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R479 XUY, 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 R479 XUY registered?

R479 XUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R479 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R479 XUY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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