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R865 URK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

123,525 mi
Last recorded123,525 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 URK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 123,525 miles

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 122,465 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 119,377 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 117,820 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all steering / suspension components corroded - under vehicles heavily under sealed

inner sills welding repair carried out unable to fully inspect heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,279 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underseal applied under the vehicle

Fail 8 Aug 2022 115,215 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Around fuel filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 112,348 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2020 109,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 108,583 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 105,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

battery needs attention

front tyres showing deterioration and wearing on edges

o/s/f top suspension mounting showing wear

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Aug 2017 104,030 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2016 100,056 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front inner and outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

vehicle under heavily under sealed

Fail 5 Aug 2016 100,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front inner and outer sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

vehicle under heavily under sealed

Pass 1 Aug 2015 96,133 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,313 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,530 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 92,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 84,637 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,648 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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 67,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 67,103 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 63,648 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 63,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2007 58,324 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,058 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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R865 URK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R865 URK, 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 R865 URK registered?

R865 URK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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