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R72 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,500 mi
Last recorded94,500 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,500 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers split

N/S Washer jet poor

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

O/S/F Brake slightly binding

O/S/R Wheel arch & N/S/F Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,366 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 91,192 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F Tyre worn Bold on Inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 91,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/F Tyre worn Bold on Inner edge

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2015 88,666 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 88,666 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 85,557 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 85,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 May 2013 82,219 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,517 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 76,516 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 77,254 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,156 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front valance becoming insecure

rear no. plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Jun 2009 69,380 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,380 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 65,198 miles

BOTH OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS HAVE PLAY IN THEM

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,847 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 60,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTS WORN,OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,060 miles

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNTINGS,REAR TYRES PERISHING,ADVISE RENEW.

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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R72 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc 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 R72 UKO, 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 R72 UKO registered?

R72 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R72 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 UKO 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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