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R549 MOU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,301 mi
Last recorded98,301 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 MOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2011 98,301 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 88,137 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 81,256 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 67,568 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 65,319 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 62,257 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 59,314 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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R549 MOU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R549 MOU, 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 R549 MOU?

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What year was R549 MOU registered?

R549 MOU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R549 MOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R549 MOU shows 7 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 R549 MOU have outstanding finance?

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