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R127 LFH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,731 mi
Last recorded84,731 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 LFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 84,731 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,468 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 76,468 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 62,914 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 58,362 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 24 Aug 2010 58,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear no plate in poor condition

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,846 miles

o/s front tyre on legal limits

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate discolouring

slight windscreen damage

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,613 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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R127 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc 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 R127 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 R127 LFH registered?

R127 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R127 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 LFH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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