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R559 HTW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,574 mi
Last recorded78,574 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 HTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 78,574 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 78,571 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 78,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,307 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 72,919 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 72,918 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 71,184 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 68,069 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 68,069 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 66,559 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,685 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,350 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 60,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 58,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,720 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 55,026 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2012 55,026 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 51,426 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 48,562 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,063 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 43,440 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 41,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 39,989 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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R559 HTW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R559 HTW, 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 R559 HTW registered?

R559 HTW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R559 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 HTW shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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