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R480 AOG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,524 mi
Last recorded69,524 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 AOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 69,524 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 65,296 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 64,917 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,767 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 63,286 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 62,682 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2020 62,583 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 62,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 59,583 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,235 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 45,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Nov 2014 33,880 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 23,881 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 23,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,270 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,583 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,423 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 16,579 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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R480 AOG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R480 AOG, 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 R480 AOG registered?

R480 AOG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 1998.

Is R480 AOG safe to buy?

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