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R724 ULD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,952 mi
Last recorded89,952 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 ULD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,952 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 86,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,335 miles

both wiper blades split

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 16 Sep 2013 81,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

both wiper blades split

child seat fitted n/s/r

front subframe slight damage fouling o/s suspension arm

Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,251 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 11 Sep 2012 77,251 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 6 Sep 2011 72,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

damage to nearside sill

damage to offside rear quarter

Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,841 miles

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 7 Sep 2009 64,560 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 64,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 61,042 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,689 miles

front discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre is close to the limit

offside rear tyre is slightly distorted

Pass 23 Sep 2006 57,251 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 54,833 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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R724 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R724 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R724 ULD registered?

R724 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R724 ULD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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