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R245 STF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,272 mi
Last recorded83,272 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 STF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 83,272 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,530 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 81,379 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 79,768 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 78,967 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 78,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre has cracks appearing on side walls

Pass 23 Jan 2008 78,595 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks appearing on side walls

Pass 15 Jan 2007 76,685 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 69,006 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 69,005 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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R245 STF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R245 STF, 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

How do I check the history of R245 STF?

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What year was R245 STF registered?

R245 STF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R245 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 STF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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