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R559 HUA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,115 mi
Last recorded78,115 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 HUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 78,115 miles

O/s/r brake pipe corroded near limit.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 76,125 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 76,108 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt not tested(child seat fitted)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 74,155 miles

Exhaust shield partialy unsecure.

Front exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Rear exhaut silencer corroded.

Unable to fully inspect n/s/r seat belt as childs seat fitted.

n/s mirror lense damaged.

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 HUA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R559 HUA, 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 R559 HUA?

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What year was R559 HUA registered?

R559 HUA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R559 HUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 HUA shows 4 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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