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R705 YOM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

55,619 mi
Last recorded55,619 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 YOM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 55,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 51,421 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 51,302 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 50,561 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 49,139 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 48,349 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 47,932 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,027 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 47,023 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,075 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,377 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,650 miles

front exhaust downpipe bracket broken

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,248 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,377 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 34,460 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,162 miles

both rear axle bushes splitting and worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,022 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,823 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,115 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 22,616 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,654 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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R705 YOM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R705 YOM, 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 R705 YOM registered?

R705 YOM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R705 YOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R705 YOM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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