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R170 FFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,749 mi
Last recorded137,749 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 FFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 137,749 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 133,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle lowered exsessivly

Fail 1 Sep 2015 133,325 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle lowered exsessivly

Pass 13 Aug 2014 129,673 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 125,234 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 125,234 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 121,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2011 108,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 97,378 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 87,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,185 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 81,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 74,648 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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R170 FFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R170 FFC, 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 R170 FFC registered?

R170 FFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R170 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 FFC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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