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R303 LCD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,250 mi
Last recorded112,250 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 LCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight coolant leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 105,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,042 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 97,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,059 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,203 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,058 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,382 miles

antiroll bar carrier bushes worn

rear discs worn

wishbone rear bush splitting o/s

Fail 18 Apr 2013 76,382 miles

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

rear discs worn

wishbone rear bush splitting o/s

Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,894 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,776 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,392 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,774 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 30,876 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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R303 LCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R303 LCD, 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 R303 LCD registered?

R303 LCD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 1998.

Is R303 LCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 LCD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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