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R142 FMV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,747 mi
Last recorded77,747 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 FMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,747 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 75,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyer sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2008 68,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2007 62,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2007 62,805 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 56,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R142 FMV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R142 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R142 FMV registered?

R142 FMV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R142 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 FMV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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