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R120 LCD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,476 mi
Last recorded106,476 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 LCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,476 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

n/s/r/ brake slightly tight, recommend inspection of rear brakes.

rear bumostops perished.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 106,480 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

n/s/r/ brake slightly tight, recommend inspection of rear brakes.

rear bumostops perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 99,878 miles

nearside top mount has movement

Fail 25 May 2013 93,060 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front top shock mounts have a slight wear.

Pass 25 May 2013 93,060 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front top shock mounts have a slight wear.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,452 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,814 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 86,815 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 76,676 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,769 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 71,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2007 65,978 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 55,636 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 55,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R120 LCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R120 LCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R120 LCD registered?

R120 LCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R120 LCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 LCD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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