CarVerify

Free Car Check

R487 PGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,013 mi
Last recorded75,013 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 PGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 75,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,771 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 71,771 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,641 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 69,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 68,764 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,067 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 66,922 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 66,922 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 65,684 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 64,215 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 64,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,993 miles

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

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 3 Jul 2010 62,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre side wall very weakening

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,949 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 60,103 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 57,207 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 55,891 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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R487 PGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PGC, 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

How do I check the history of R487 PGC?

You can check the full history of R487 PGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R487 PGC registered?

R487 PGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R487 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 PGC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R487 PGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R487 PGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.