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R558 HMR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,035 mi
Last recorded111,035 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 HMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 111,035 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 111,035 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 105,647 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 103,683 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 103,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 101,373 miles

offside front tyre is wearing close to the legal limit.

slight play in the rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 May 2010 99,294 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 94,719 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 89,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 84,459 miles

n/s/rear light lens is broken repaire whith read tape not showing white light at time of test

Fail 30 Apr 2007 84,459 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

n/s/rear light lens is broken lepaired with read tape not showing white light at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2006 80,350 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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R558 HMR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R558 HMR, 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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What year was R558 HMR registered?

R558 HMR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R558 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 HMR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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