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R486 GAA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,441 mi
Last recorded104,441 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 GAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 104,441 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Secondary bonnet release pull lever broken

Fail 26 Jun 2014 99,371 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Offside front brake has slight bind

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 99,371 miles

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Offside front brake has slight bind

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,927 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket loose

Coolant leak

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 93,927 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Centre exhaust bracket loose

Coolant leak

Nearside wiper blade smearing slightly

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

Offside wiper blade smearing slightly

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 88,765 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 88,765 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 82,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates discoloured

o/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 77,174 miles

front and rear number plate discoloured

Fail 30 Mar 2009 77,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front and rear number plate discoloured

Fail 27 Mar 2008 71,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,825 miles

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

n/s rear tyre sidewall worn

Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,880 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 62,865 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s door mirror slighty insecure

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 GAA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R486 GAA, 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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R486 GAA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 April 1998.

Is R486 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 GAA shows 15 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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