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R128 LFH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,425 mi
Last recorded66,425 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 LFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 66,425 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,269 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 65,936 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 65,932 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 65,612 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 65,467 miles

Rear both tyres outer edge cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Rear both tyre deteriorating

Rear service brake effeciency only just met requirement

Pass 24 Oct 2015 64,380 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,158 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2013 62,262 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 62,262 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,800 miles

Engine missfireing

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 60,797 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 58,950 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,817 miles

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 52,838 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,112 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyrewalls damaged no canvas showing

Pass 11 Dec 2006 46,160 miles

o/s mirror in poor condition

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 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 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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R128 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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