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R569 ORX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,074 mi
Last recorded146,074 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 ORX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 146,074 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 145,003 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 7 May 2018 104,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 150,167 miles

Both inner sills at front damaged

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 May 2017 150,167 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.6.2)

Both inner sills at front damaged

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 134,369 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 131,239 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 129,485 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 128,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 120,771 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 120,563 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 106,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 106,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 99,288 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery loose fitting

Pass 1 May 2008 93,407 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 93,407 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 89,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front and rear number plates slight discolouring

steering rack slight play

Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,567 miles

front and rear number plates slight discolouring

steering rack slight play

Pass 5 May 2006 86,369 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

play in steering rack

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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R569 ORX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R569 ORX, 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

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What year was R569 ORX registered?

R569 ORX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R569 ORX safe to buy?

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