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R195 DFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,660 mi
Last recorded109,660 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 109,660 miles

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

both front tyres very close to wear bars, n/sf shock weeping

large stone chip in line with Azone but in swept area, several other stone chips in screen

n/sf beam image poor,

o/s outer sill damaged

play in both n/s and o/s front drop link bushes

rear reg plate delaminating,radiator leaking,engine oil leak, o/sr seatbelt latch cover missing

Fail 14 Mar 2009 109,658 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres very close to wear bars, n/sf shock weeping

large stone chip in line with Azone but in swept area, several other stone chips in screen

n/sf beam image poor,

play in both n/s and o/s front drop link bushes

rear reg plate delaminating,radiator leaking,engine oil leak, o/sr seatbelt latch cover missing

Fail 11 Mar 2008 98,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake linings low

n/s front wiper requires attension

n/s rear tyre tread worn just on 1.6mm limit

o/s rear seae belt clasp cover missing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,338 miles

front and rear brake linings low

n/s front wiper requires attension

n/s rear tyre tread worn just on 1.6mm limit

o/s rear seae belt clasp cover missing

Pass 12 Apr 2007 85,889 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres close to wear bars

Rear number plate is water marked .

Stone chipped windscreen .

Pass 29 Sep 2005 71,298 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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R195 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R195 DFC, 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 R195 DFC registered?

R195 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R195 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 DFC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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