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R212 FWY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,720 mi
Last recorded69,720 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 FWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2011 69,720 miles

corrosion to fuel tank straps.

corrosion to suspension components.

exhaust in poor condition(slight blow)

o/s/f wing correded/holed.

offside outter sill very poor condition.

slight runout n/s/r tyre (2mm)

surface rust to brake pipes.

suspension arm bushes in poor condition.

under body corrosion.

various body corrosion.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 63,502 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust front pipe poor condition

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre 3mm,worn on edges

power steering pipes poor condition

rear wheel arches poor condition

slight brake judder from rear brakes

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,856 miles

exhaust front pipe poor condition

power steering pipes poor condition

rear wheel arches poor condition

surface rust to brake pipes

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,295 miles

corrsion to rear wheel arches.

front tyres 3mm.

n/s/f wishbone bushes poor condition.

surface rust to all brake pipes.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,171 miles

slight corroision to front brake discs.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,644 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 32,419 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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R212 FWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R212 FWY, 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 R212 FWY registered?

R212 FWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R212 FWY safe to buy?

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