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R595 ORX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,367 mi
Last recorded160,367 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 ORX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 160,367 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 156,850 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 153,967 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 149,070 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 144,953 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 137,949 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 133,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 125,731 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 118,913 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 112,116 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 103,386 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 95,501 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 85,400 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 77,742 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 72,794 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2011 70,528 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear shocks surrrounds loose

condition of front wiper blades

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge [borderline ]

Pass 1 Jun 2010 67,458 miles

Condition of wiper blades

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2009 60,741 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 28 May 2008 58,220 miles

INNER O/S CV BOOT SPLIT

Pass 30 May 2007 55,221 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 48,988 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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R595 ORX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R595 ORX, 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 R595 ORX registered?

R595 ORX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R595 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R595 ORX shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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