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R572 ODP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,007 mi
Last recorded111,007 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 ODP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 111,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 105,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Mar 2012 105,590 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Mar 2011 103,261 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres perished cracks

Pass 19 Feb 2010 99,169 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 92,333 miles

o/s front lower arm inner rear bush starting to split

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall starting to split

Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,054 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 76,658 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 76,658 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 71,864 miles

Both front tyres low on limit

Front brake pads low

O/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Rear section of exhaust heavily corroded & has a slight blow

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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R572 ODP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R572 ODP, 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 R572 ODP registered?

R572 ODP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R572 ODP safe to buy?

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