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R644 TEW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,590 mi
Last recorded131,590 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 TEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 131,590 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside sill inner and outer corroded

wipers are smeary

Pass 10 May 2017 115,740 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 May 2017 115,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit poor condition perished (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak at the back at of engine(dripping off sump)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,895 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 82,458 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 68,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 68,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 66,323 miles

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

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 64,353 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 64,353 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2011 63,170 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,473 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 61,424 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 59,711 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,518 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 53,257 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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R644 TEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R644 TEW, 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 R644 TEW registered?

R644 TEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R644 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R644 TEW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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