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R51 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,807 mi
Last recorded114,807 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 114,807 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,293 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 103,889 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,552 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,325 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 92,436 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 92,416 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,994 miles

both rear bump stops broken.

n/s/r tyre low and slightly out of shape.

o/s/f lower rear wishbone bush starting to seperate.

o/s/r tyre low.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 88,994 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

both rear bump stops broken.

n/s/r tyre low and slightly out of shape.

o/s/f lower rear wishbone bush starting to seperate.

o/s/r tyre low.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,554 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 86,554 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,642 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 71,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,209 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,209 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 58,738 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 58,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 51,549 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,806 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
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R51 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R51 UKO, 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 R51 UKO registered?

R51 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 1998.

Is R51 UKO safe to buy?

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