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R58 ULO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,903 mi
Last recorded87,903 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 ULO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 87,903 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 87,783 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 87,685 miles

Offside outer sill corroded - not considered criteria but suggest attention

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,887 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,168 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Handbrake travel high

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 86,168 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Handbrake travel high

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,302 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front tyre small bulge in sidewall - suggest attention

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,099 miles

Handbrake travel high

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 82,890 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking

Slight oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2017 81,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 81,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 79,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,651 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,733 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,534 miles

advise both front top shock mounts

advise front tracking

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,070 miles

advise both rear tyres wear inner edge

advise both top shock mounts

Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,464 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,611 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 66,611 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 64,871 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 59,797 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Brake fluid in visually poor condition.

Fail 3 Dec 2007 59,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Brake fluid in visually poor condition.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 55,759 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 55,721 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

abnormal tyre wear tracking required

Fail 26 Nov 2005 50,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

abnormal tyre wear tracking needed

Pass 26 Nov 2005 50,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

abnormal tyre wear tracking needed

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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R58 ULO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R58 ULO, 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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R58 ULO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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