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R331 LFH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,304 mi
Last recorded86,304 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 LFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 86,304 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 86,304 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 85,521 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2025 85,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,974 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 74,300 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,220 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 74,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 68,679 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 68,679 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 61,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,599 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,172 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 60,172 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,474 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,614 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,124 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,304 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 54,304 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,074 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 52,074 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 45,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 43,055 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 39,647 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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R331 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R331 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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What year was R331 LFH registered?

R331 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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