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R870 MEW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,446 mi
Last recorded138,446 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 MEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2015 138,446 miles

o/s/f inner & outer sill slight damage

slight water leak from water pump & plastic housing on the end of clyinder head

Pass 4 Jul 2014 134,862 miles

n/s/f floorpan corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2013 131,607 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 128,263 miles

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)

exhaust centre system corroded

slight corrosion n/s/f floorpan not excessive

Pass 17 May 2011 126,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

n/s steering rack tie rod arm slight play

n/s/f floorpan corroding

very slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing not excessive

Pass 3 Mar 2010 123,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 119,264 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 109,896 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 101,718 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 98,636 miles

oil leak

power steering belt starting to perish

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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R870 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R870 MEW, 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 R870 MEW registered?

R870 MEW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R870 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 MEW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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