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R522 YOE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,694 mi
Last recorded57,694 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 YOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 May 2017 57,694 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 57,687 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,655 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,401 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 57,076 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,441 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 55,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 52,682 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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R522 YOE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R522 YOE, 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 R522 YOE?

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What year was R522 YOE registered?

R522 YOE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R522 YOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 YOE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R522 YOE have outstanding finance?

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