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R98 ULA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,728 mi
Last recorded86,728 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 ULA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 May 2009 86,728 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r subframe bushes are split

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge cracking becoming out of shape

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge & cracking

small blow on exhaust

Pass 19 May 2008 84,420 miles

n/s/f tyre is cracking

n/s/r tyre is becoming out of shape

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner side wall started to split

Pass 23 May 2007 81,325 miles

Stone chipped windscreen sweapt area.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 75,640 miles

HANDBRAKE WANING LIGHT STAYING ON

STONE CHIP SWEAPED AREA

UNABLE TO CHEAK O/S/R SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

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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R98 ULA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R98 ULA, 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 R98 ULA registered?

R98 ULA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R98 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 ULA shows 4 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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