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R959 SAS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,366 mi
Last recorded159,366 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 SAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2015 159,366 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion to offside sill

corrosion to power steering pipes

exhaust heat shields insecure

exhaust sleeve corroded

power steering belt slack

Pass 18 Feb 2014 158,167 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 156,692 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 156,112 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 154,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 154,043 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 150,835 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 138,456 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 138,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 126,604 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 114,755 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 103,804 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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R959 SAS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R959 SAS, 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 R959 SAS registered?

R959 SAS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R959 SAS safe to buy?

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