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R593 AUY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

216,313 mi
Last recorded216,313 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 AUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 216,313 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 212,431 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 208,570 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 204,372 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 199,573 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 193,422 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 187,317 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 182,024 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 126,549 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 171,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 165,718 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 15,974 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 153,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 153,640 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2006 143,333 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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R593 AUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R593 AUY, 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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What year was R593 AUY registered?

R593 AUY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R593 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R593 AUY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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