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R585 EWY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,829 mi
Last recorded141,829 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 EWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 141,829 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 141,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 139,272 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 136,331 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,514 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 121,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 112,276 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 98,557 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,651 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 85,632 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 85,558 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight play rear engine mount

Pass 5 Jul 2006 72,138 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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R585 EWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R585 EWY, 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 R585 EWY registered?

R585 EWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R585 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 EWY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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