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R103 SFR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,851 mi
Last recorded154,851 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 SFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 154,851 miles

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

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

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

exhaust blowing excessive smoke unable to complete emmisions test

Fail 31 Aug 2012 154,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

exhaust blowing excessive smoke unable to complete emmisions test

Pass 1 Sep 2011 151,823 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 151,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 145,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 149,846 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 149,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake imbalance high

front number plate cracked

offside door mirror cracked

offside rear coil spring top mounting rubber not fitted

offside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2009 147,325 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 138,161 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 127,807 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 118,168 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 116,475 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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R103 SFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R103 SFR, 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 R103 SFR registered?

R103 SFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R103 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 SFR shows 12 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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