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R149 FMV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

127,729 mi
Last recorded127,729 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 FMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 May 2019 127,729 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear floor, under side of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight bind n/s/r wheel, brakes ?

Pass 24 Apr 2018 125,918 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 123,587 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 119,885 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 119,815 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 116,193 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 116,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 May 2014 111,574 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2014 111,574 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 18 Apr 2013 104,874 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 104,874 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 95,736 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2012 95,736 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,694 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 88,694 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 82,259 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 82,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 78,184 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 78,181 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,047 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 65,115 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 65,054 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 60,186 miles

Oil leak

front no plate damaged

under tray fitted

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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R149 FMV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R149 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 R149 FMV registered?

R149 FMV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R149 FMV safe to buy?

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