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R659 CWY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,737 mi
Last recorded62,737 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 CWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 62,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 62,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,799 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,929 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 56,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,362 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 52,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 48,079 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 48,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 42,759 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 37,815 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 37,815 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 37,510 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,283 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 36,283 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,383 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 33,799 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,063 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2008 29,798 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 25,682 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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R659 CWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R659 CWY, 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 R659 CWY registered?

R659 CWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R659 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 CWY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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