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R570 FOW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,321 mi
Last recorded125,321 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 FOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 125,321 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 123,195 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 123,195 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 120,648 miles

Coolant leak

idle speed surging

Pass 24 Apr 2012 117,297 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 109,086 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 100,737 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 100,737 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

near side steering rack arm has slight play.

Fail 24 Apr 2008 89,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system noisey

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2008 89,913 miles

exhaust system noisey

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt as childseat fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2007 82,903 miles

exhaust system leaking slightly from joints

Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,248 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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R570 FOW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R570 FOW, 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 R570 FOW registered?

R570 FOW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R570 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R570 FOW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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