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R583 TRD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,425 mi
Last recorded133,425 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 TRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 133,425 miles

Brake Pads getting low

O/S/F Wing Badly Corroded on Bottom

Fail 22 Jun 2010 133,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake Pads getting low

O/S/F Wing Badly Corroded on Bottom

Pass 15 Jul 2009 105,725 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 105,725 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake pedal spongy

Fail 21 Jul 2008 76,439 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight leak from joint on exhaust center to rear

Pass 21 Jul 2008 76,439 miles

slight leak from joint on exhaust center to rear

Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,015 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 57,298 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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R583 TRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R583 TRD, 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 R583 TRD registered?

R583 TRD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R583 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R583 TRD shows 9 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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