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S183 RYA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,631 mi
Last recorded103,631 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 RYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 103,631 miles

all brake pads worn low

radiator slightly leaking coolant

Fail 22 Jan 2009 103,631 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake pads worn low

radiator slightly leaking coolant

Pass 12 Dec 2007 96,642 miles

both front tyres near to 2mm markers

Fail 23 Nov 2006 88,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 88,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 70,281 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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S183 RYA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S183 RYA, 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 S183 RYA registered?

S183 RYA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S183 RYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S183 RYA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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