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R22 FDM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,614 mi
Last recorded93,614 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 FDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2014 93,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 93,614 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,390 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 77,428 miles

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

Rear discs slightly pitted and worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 77,428 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs slightly pitted and worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 72,863 miles

advise both front tyres 3mm

advise rear discs worn

Fail 6 Jul 2010 72,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both front tyres 3mm

advise rear discs worn

Pass 9 May 2009 66,539 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 60,969 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 60,969 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 53,867 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,158 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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R22 FDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R22 FDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R22 FDM registered?

R22 FDM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R22 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 FDM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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