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R486 AUY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

270,946 mi
Last recorded270,946 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 AUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 270,946 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 261,713 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded 1inch missing at end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside tape on wheel arch

Fail 6 Dec 2023 261,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded 1inch missing at end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside tape on wheel arch

Pass 9 Dec 2022 252,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 240,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever stiff to pull up

Fail 9 Dec 2021 240,632 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake lever stiff to pull up

Pass 10 Dec 2020 233,699 miles

front bumper and n/sfront wing in black

rear axle by bushes corroding

rear wiper

Pass 3 Jun 2019 217,695 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 217,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 204,890 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 190,488 miles

front brake hoses slightly perrished

front exhaust system blowing

rear discs slightly corroded

top shock mounts have slight play

Pass 1 Jun 2016 169,643 miles

n/s inner steering rack inner joint

o/s rear brake appears to have been hot

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 13 May 2015 145,690 miles

nearside and offside front bottom ball joints worn

nearside wishbone bush in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2014 132,120 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 120,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2012 112,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,933 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 95,412 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,828 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 77,995 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 77,995 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2007 70,443 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,661 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 60,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R486 AUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R486 AUY, 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.

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R486 AUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R486 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 AUY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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