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R636 ULD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,738 mi
Last recorded154,738 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 ULD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 154,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 142,089 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jul 2010 142,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 120,146 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 104,008 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 86,383 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 86,383 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 68,808 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 63,272 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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R636 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R636 ULD, 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 R636 ULD registered?

R636 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R636 ULD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 ULD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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