MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,764 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
rear exhaust deteriorated
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear brake disc worn and corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear brake disc worn and corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement leaking fluid and slight movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative Reservoir cap damaged (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower wing corroded and sharp (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement leaking fluid and slight movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust tailpipe badly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear exhaust tailpipe badly corroded
front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front brake discs slightly worn
front tyres low on edges especially nearside but are raised tread so comply to mot regs
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre 2mm
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
covers fitted to sills
covers fitted to both sills
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
covers fitted to both sills
covers fitted to both sills
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
covers fitted to both sills
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
covers fitted to both sills
covers fitted to both sills
covers fitted to both sills
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R591 SFJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 R591 SFJ, 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
How do I check the history of R591 SFJ?
You can check the full history of R591 SFJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R591 SFJ registered?
R591 SFJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 1998.
Is R591 SFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R591 SFJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R591 SFJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R591 SFJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.