MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
some corrosion to n/s inner sill and n/s front and rear wheel arches
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
o/s/f headlamp stone chipped and holed
o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
steel brake pipes corroded from master cylinder
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R709 SAU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R709 SAU, 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 R709 SAU registered?
R709 SAU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 1998.
Is R709 SAU safe to buy?
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