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R730 ULD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,292 mi
Last recorded71,292 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 ULD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,292 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight play in o/side and n/side top strut moutings

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,557 miles

front Macpherson strut(s) has slight movement at the upper attachment

offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 63,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front Macpherson strut(s) has slight movement at the upper attachment

offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,335 miles

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

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

slight movement in front suspension arms

Fail 24 Feb 2014 54,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight movement in front suspension arms

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,655 miles

O/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,655 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 24 Jun 2011 39,271 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 6 May 2010 37,332 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 35,314 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 33,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 31,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 28,385 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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R730 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R730 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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R730 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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