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R700 UCH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

79,495 mi
Last recorded79,495 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 UCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 79,495 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front track rod end the nut has damage ,may require to replace soon

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 79,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH HAS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front track rod end the nut has damage ,may require to replace soon

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre big nail on centre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level low ,may require attention

Pass 11 Mar 2025 77,980 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 75,368 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 75,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 74,631 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 74,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 72,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,667 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 69,667 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 67,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80/14 now at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r hand brake cable damaged outer case

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,635 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 61,623 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 58,745 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 175/80/14

Fail 28 Jul 2016 58,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge 175/80/14

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,801 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 52,333 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,312 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,333 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,133 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,963 miles

Both rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,615 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,354 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 39,354 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

tracking requires attention

Pass 5 Aug 2006 36,112 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

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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R700 UCH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R700 UCH, 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 R700 UCH registered?

R700 UCH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is R700 UCH safe to buy?

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