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R559 MOU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,326 mi
Last recorded161,326 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 MOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 161,326 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 159,000 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2017 157,828 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 154,323 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 151,568 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 148,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 145,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 141,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet catch broken but still able to open bonnet

Fail 6 Sep 2012 141,011 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bonnet catch broken but still able to open bonnet

Pass 3 Sep 2011 133,290 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 1 Sep 2011 133,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2010 129,792 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front suspention bushes age cracking

rear axel bushes age cracking

rear discs badley corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2009 121,441 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle bushes perished

Pass 28 Aug 2009 121,441 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear axle bushes perished

Fail 27 Aug 2008 112,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 112,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 101,242 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 82,517 miles

r/h front dip beam slightly fuzzy slight play in front top suspension mounts

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 MOU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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.

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R559 MOU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R559 MOU safe to buy?

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