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R151 FMV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,745 mi
Last recorded88,745 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 FMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,745 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 88,745 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,966 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 87,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 78,142 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 78,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,800 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 72,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,275 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 67,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 63,273 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,457 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 54,457 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,524 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre has small slits in side wall as it is perishing

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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R151 FMV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R151 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 R151 FMV registered?

R151 FMV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R151 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 FMV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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