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R73 UKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,531 mi
Last recorded98,531 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,531 miles

Central heat shielding lose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper un clipped

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 98,515 miles

Emissions not tested lumpy on idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central heat shielding lose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper un clipped

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

heat shielding on cat lose and vibrating

Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,233 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 98,216 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 97,820 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes going too and from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

general surface corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2017 97,480 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 96,986 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 96,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,304 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 96,289 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,574 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 94,980 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 94,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,296 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 94,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 93,198 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 93,184 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,414 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 89,223 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 86,584 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 71,843 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 54,487 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 54,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

both rear tyre walls starting to crack & perish

Pass 12 Oct 2005 51,377 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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R73 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R73 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.

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What year was R73 UKO registered?

R73 UKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R73 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R73 UKO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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