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R567 AKR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,178 mi
Last recorded188,178 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 AKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 188,178 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 180,382 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 180,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 169,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 151,543 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 151,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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R567 AKR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R567 AKR, 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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How do I check the history of R567 AKR?

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What year was R567 AKR registered?

R567 AKR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R567 AKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R567 AKR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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