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R720 ULD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,215 mi
Last recorded113,215 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 ULD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 113,215 miles

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 19 Jun 2017 113,163 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 27 Jun 2016 108,856 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

Front lower arm rear bushes perished

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,549 miles

lift in top mounts

oil leaks

Fail 15 Jun 2015 103,498 miles

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

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

lift in top mounts

offside rear spring corroded

oil leaks

Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,122 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 88,122 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 82,026 miles

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

Slight damage to nearside front outer body sill.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 82,026 miles

Slight damage to nearside front outer body sill.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,128 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,506 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 67,506 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,796 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,972 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 52,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 48,880 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 48,880 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 45,532 miles

front discs slighty distorted

rear axle bushes worn

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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R720 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R720 ULD, 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 R720 ULD registered?

R720 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R720 ULD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 ULD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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