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R541 WOE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,290 mi
Last recorded71,290 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 WOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 71,290 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2013 71,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear number plate in poor condition

Slight twist n/s/r brake hose

Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,486 miles

Both number plates in very poor condition.

Front brake discs heavily corroded.

N//s/r brake not fully releasing

N/s and os outer sill panel covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection .

N/s/r hose slight twist

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box clamp loose.

Some corrosion n/s and o/s rear floors.

Some corrosion n/s inner sill/floor panel.

Some corrosion o/s/f floor/box section.

Some play/wear o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 14 Dec 2010 68,652 miles

All brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

All rear brake pipes heavily corroded.

N/s/f brake hose twisted

N/s/r brake not fully releasing

Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,830 miles

Most brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brakes noisy during operation.

front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 59,926 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under tray insecure.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 59,926 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under tray insecure.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 51,265 miles

N/s/r wheel inner rim damaged.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,278 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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R541 WOE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R541 WOE, 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 R541 WOE registered?

R541 WOE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R541 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R541 WOE shows 9 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.

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