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R115 FBU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

192,597 mi
Last recorded192,597 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 FBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 192,597 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 188,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 185,783 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 185,783 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 181,543 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 181,543 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 174,919 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 174,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 166,974 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 166,973 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 160,383 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 160,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 150,752 miles

ADVISE : DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE SIDE LIGHTS APPEAR DIMMER.

ADVISE : VEHICLE LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN STANDING FOR SOME WHILE.

Fail 11 Jul 2006 150,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE SIDE LIGHTS APPEAR DIMMER THAN OFF SIDE.

ADVISE : VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN STANDING WITHOUT USE.

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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R115 FBU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R115 FBU, 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 R115 FBU registered?

R115 FBU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R115 FBU safe to buy?

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