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R655 RGC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,509 mi
Last recorded42,509 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 RGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,509 miles

coolant level low

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 39,323 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 39,165 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 39,165 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 33,603 miles

heavy edge wear on both front tyres requires attention

Fail 1 Jun 2011 33,603 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heavy edge wear on both front tyres requires attention

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,649 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 28,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 27,476 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 26,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 26,360 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 26,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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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R655 RGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R655 RGC, 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 R655 RGC registered?

R655 RGC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R655 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 RGC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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