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R26 TLD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,403 mi
Last recorded58,403 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 TLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,403 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 57,215 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 57,201 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,376 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 53,953 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,247 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,655 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 51,655 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 47,054 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 47,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,559 miles

battery flat

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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R26 TLD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R26 TLD, 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 R26 TLD registered?

R26 TLD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R26 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 TLD shows 12 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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