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R122 LFH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,097 mi
Last recorded73,097 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 LFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 73,097 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

airbag light on

n/s/f tyre JUST legal (edges bald)

play in both front top suspension mounts

play in front anti roll bar link bushes

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 2 May 2008 73,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

NSF TYRE ONLY JUST LEGAL,MAIN TREAD PATTERN ON 1.6MM,EDGES BALD STRONGLY RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

play in both front top suspension mounts

play in front anti roll bar link bushes

rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 69,122 miles

air bag warning light on.

both front lower arm rear bushes seem soft.

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

coolant level low.

corrodsion on near side sill.

exhaust cat heat loose strap missing.

n/s & o/s/front anti bar link bushes worn recomend attension.

n/s/front suspension top mount seem worn recomend attension

n/s/front tyre worn on edges and getting close to legal limt.

o/s/front headlamp aim on lower limit just accepable.

slight knock in steering.

slight oil leak.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,569 miles

see advise sheet issued on 28/04/2006,test number 394448116190

Fail 28 Apr 2006 65,569 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

engine breather hose collapsed,recommend replacement

exhaust corroding,front box leaking (cat) and repaired with paste,RECOMMEND ATTENTION

foot brake seems spongy

front wipers smearing

play in both front top suspension mounts

play in both rear wheel bearings

play in os steering rack arm

rear tyre sizes dont match,fronts bigger

signs of corrosion on rear steel brake pipes

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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R122 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R122 LFH, 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 R122 LFH registered?

R122 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R122 LFH safe to buy?

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