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R140 FMV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,498 mi
Last recorded70,498 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 FMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,498 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

small cutin the front offside tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2015 70,498 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

small cutin the front offside tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2015 70,160 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,003 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 65,855 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 58,458 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,932 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 45,469 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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R140 FMV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R140 FMV, 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 R140 FMV registered?

R140 FMV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R140 FMV safe to buy?

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