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R755 ULD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,127 mi
Last recorded144,127 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 ULD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 144,127 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)

Oil leak

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

oil leak on gear box

Pass 3 Mar 2014 123,376 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 106,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 102,496 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,740 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,876 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,601 miles

REAR BRAKES BINDING-ONLY JUST PASSABLE-REQUIRES ATTENTION.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 85,984 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have uneven wear on tread, and damage to wall of n/s/f tyre.

center exhaust box hanger broken.

engine breather hose broken.

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating.

o/s outer sill damaged.

wear on front and rear brake discs and front pads quite low.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 85,984 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres have uneven wear on tread, and damage to wall of n/s/f tyre.

center exhaust box hanger broken.

engine breather hose broken.

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating.

o/s outer sill damaged.

wear on front and rear brake discs and front pads quite low.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,338 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 74,316 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R755 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R755 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 R755 ULD registered?

R755 ULD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R755 ULD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 ULD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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