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R625 ULN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,265 mi
Last recorded165,265 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 ULN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 165,265 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 165,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 165,265 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 162,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 156,845 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 153,336 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 149,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 146,534 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 146,534 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 140,185 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 130,477 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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R625 ULN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R625 ULN, 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 R625 ULN registered?

R625 ULN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R625 ULN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R625 ULN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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