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R312 LFH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,184 mi
Last recorded116,184 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 LFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 116,184 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 115,958 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 115,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 114,376 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 114,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 110,981 miles

number plates discoloured

Fail 4 Sep 2009 110,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

number plates discoloured

Pass 3 Sep 2008 106,009 miles

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

front and rear number plates faded

Fail 29 Aug 2008 105,963 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front and rear number plates faded

Pass 17 Jul 2007 100,009 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight free play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jul 2007 100,085 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2006 94,150 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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R312 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R312 LFH, 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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R312 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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