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R504 EPU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,504 mi
Last recorded161,504 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 EPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 161,504 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 144,148 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 130,640 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 130,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 118,453 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 104,560 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 91,586 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 141,672 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2005 91,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

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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R504 EPU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R504 EPU, 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 R504 EPU registered?

R504 EPU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R504 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 EPU shows 9 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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