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R128 FFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,679 mi
Last recorded133,679 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 FFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 133,679 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 127,704 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 121,180 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 121,180 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2011 115,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 110,264 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 104,668 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 97,014 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 88,901 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp.offside front tyre very low on tread.nearside front tyre getting low on tread.

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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R128 FFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R128 FFC, 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 R128 FFC registered?

R128 FFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R128 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R128 FFC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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