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R141 TSL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,546 mi
Last recorded110,546 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 TSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 110,546 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 110,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 98,753 miles

advise slight corrosion to parts of brake pipes at rear

Pass 16 Aug 2006 87,817 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 87,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R141 TSL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R141 TSL, 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 R141 TSL registered?

R141 TSL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R141 TSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 TSL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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