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R548 WOE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,273 mi
Last recorded70,273 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 WOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 70,273 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 70,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,357 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 63,406 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,146 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 56,865 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 54,143 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 51,454 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 49,368 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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R548 WOE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R548 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

How do I check the history of R548 WOE?

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What year was R548 WOE registered?

R548 WOE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R548 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R548 WOE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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