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R527 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,403 mi
Last recorded83,403 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,403 miles

o/s front tyre sidewall cracking (2010 tyre)

splitting to n/s&o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes

splitting to n/s&o/s front suspension top mounts

wear in n/s&o/s rear axle bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,004 miles

splitting to n/s&o/s front lower arm rear bushes

splitting to n/s&o/s rear axle bushes

wear in n/s&o/s front suspension top mounts

Fail 5 Jul 2018 82,004 miles

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

splitting to n/s&o/s front lower arm rear bushes

splitting to n/s&o/s rear axle bushes

wear in n/s&o/s front suspension top mounts

Pass 29 Jun 2017 80,472 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 80,472 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s rear tyre worn out of shape

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,957 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s&o/s lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre wearing out of shape (2004 tyre)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 77,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,141 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wear uneven

Fail 26 Jun 2014 76,141 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,863 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,841 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,015 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 65,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,391 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 62,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 59,466 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 59,466 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,928 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 51,838 miles

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

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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R527 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R527 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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R527 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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