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R564 OLJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,618 mi
Last recorded116,618 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 OLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 116,618 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 108,124 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 108,124 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 97,462 miles

Nearside rear door not opening

drivers door mirror cover loose

Pass 20 May 2009 85,824 miles

Centre and rear exhaust box rusty

Rear number plate starting to fade

Fail 20 May 2009 85,824 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Centre and rear exhaust box rusty

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 3 Jun 2008 75,491 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nsr door canot be opend from inside or outside car

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 75,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nsr door canot be opend from inside or outside car

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 65,501 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,461 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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R564 OLJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R564 OLJ, 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 R564 OLJ registered?

R564 OLJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R564 OLJ safe to buy?

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