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R592 PBW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,538 mi
Last recorded97,538 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 PBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,538 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 70,107 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,200 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,400 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,768 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,250 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,852 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,001 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 54,000 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cat. converter leaking at rear

Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,019 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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R592 PBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R592 PBW, 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 R592 PBW registered?

R592 PBW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R592 PBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 PBW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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