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R572 TLK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,200 mi
Last recorded138,200 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 TLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 138,200 miles

exhaust leaking slightly at centre joint

front service brake readings fluctuating slightly

front service brakes slightly imbalanced

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

slight oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 2 Jul 2008 131,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer sidewall slightly perished

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

slight play at top of steering column

Fail 30 Jun 2008 131,638 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has deep cut to outer sidewall

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer sidewall slightly perished

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

slight play at top of steering column

Pass 14 Jun 2007 123,178 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 123,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f top mount up and down play

Pass 5 Jul 2006 115,426 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 107,812 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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R572 TLK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TLK, 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 R572 TLK registered?

R572 TLK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R572 TLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R572 TLK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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