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R898 UES

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

73,844 mi
Last recorded73,844 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 UES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2019 73,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,538 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 59,317 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 58,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 58,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 54,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,662 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,258 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,731 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 52,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,177 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Apr 2012 51,177 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,748 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 49,748 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front tyres showing signs of age related perishing.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 47,924 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 47,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,131 miles

o/s rear wheel binding slightly.

Fail 14 Apr 2009 45,131 miles

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

o/s rear wheel binding slightly.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,687 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 41,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 39,777 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 39,777 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,831 miles

Rear brakes binding slightly.

Rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

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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R898 UES is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R898 UES, 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 R898 UES registered?

R898 UES is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R898 UES safe to buy?

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