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R487 ACH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,338 mi
Last recorded143,338 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 ACH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 143,338 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 134,167 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 129,383 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 127,648 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 7 Jun 2014 127,648 miles

n/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 1 Jun 2013 121,039 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2012 117,145 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Jun 2011 113,475 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - track check required

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn close to minimum legal requirements

rear axle beam mounting bushes deteriorating

Fail 2 Jun 2011 113,475 miles

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

front tyres wearing off on inner edges - track check required

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres worn close to minimum legal requirements

rear axle beam mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2010 109,262 miles

brake pads not checked

Pass 10 Jun 2009 104,855 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 99,452 miles

n/s wiper blade slight split

o/s bottom arm bush unbonding

o/s/r coil spring corroding

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

rear brake discs wearing & corroding,pads not checked

Pass 24 Jun 2007 94,096 miles

1.Rear brake discs wearing, pads not checked †2.Rear coil springs corroding †3.Front shockers starting to weep slightly †4.Bottom arm bushes starting to unbond †5.Front brake pads low †6.Boot area not checked properly due boot trim

Pass 27 May 2006 88,812 miles

both front shockers starting to leak

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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R487 ACH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R487 ACH, 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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What year was R487 ACH registered?

R487 ACH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R487 ACH safe to buy?

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