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R335 LFH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,883 mi
Last recorded141,883 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 LFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 141,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 127,403 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 127,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 100,173 miles

Rear tyres worn.

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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R335 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R335 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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How do I check the history of R335 LFH?

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What year was R335 LFH registered?

R335 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R335 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R335 LFH shows 4 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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