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R140 LCD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,680 mi
Last recorded106,680 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 LCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 106,680 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 106,669 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,767 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2009 96,762 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2008 89,617 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 82,490 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 74,759 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 LCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LCD, 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 LCD registered?

R140 LCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R140 LCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 LCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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