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R280 RSA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,909 mi
Last recorded118,909 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 RSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 118,909 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 114,176 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 114,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 101,568 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 95,666 miles

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2006 85,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 75,699 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 75,699 miles

Centre Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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R280 RSA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R280 RSA, 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 R280 RSA registered?

R280 RSA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R280 RSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 RSA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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