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R240 FDX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

278,798 mi
Last recorded278,798 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 FDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 278,798 miles

Front floor corroded n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sills damaged

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2018 278,798 miles

Offside Front Inner Power steering ram fouling (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front floor corroded n/s and o/s

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sills damaged

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 256,984 miles

nearside front sill deteriorated

offside and nearside front floor corroded

offside front and rear sill deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2017 256,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

nearside front sill deteriorated

offside and nearside front floor corroded

offside front and rear sill deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2016 220,338 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 180,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 147,795 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 137,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 121,798 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 121,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 113,107 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 107,685 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 107,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 105,099 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 105,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 89,208 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2007 89,208 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,158 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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R240 FDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R240 FDX, 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 R240 FDX registered?

R240 FDX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R240 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 FDX shows 18 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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