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R597 EGK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,784 mi
Last recorded66,784 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 EGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 66,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 66,783 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,243 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 61,242 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Aerial broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 9 May 2017 55,828 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 55,825 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 54,187 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 6 May 2015 52,176 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 6 May 2014 50,304 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 50,304 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2013 48,129 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake fluid over filled above max mark

Pass 28 Apr 2012 46,767 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 45,186 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 45,186 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2010 43,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,122 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 40,737 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 39,255 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,699 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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R597 EGK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R597 EGK, 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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R597 EGK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R597 EGK safe to buy?

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