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R113 RFS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,404 mi
Last recorded163,404 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 RFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 163,404 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 163,404 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 161,001 miles

Auxillary belts detieriating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 159,199 miles

exhaust sitting on rear axle

heavy damage to n/s outer sill

n/s/f flexi brake hose cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/s track rod end

very bad oil leaks

Fail 28 Jul 2014 159,193 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust sitting on rear axle

heavy damage to n/s outer sill

n/s/f flexi brake hose cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in n/s track rod end

very bad oil leaks

Pass 1 Aug 2013 152,713 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 148,325 miles

road wheels non standard

suspension non standard

Pass 3 Jun 2011 139,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R113 RFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R113 RFS, 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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R113 RFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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