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R347 FBD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,170 mi
Last recorded98,170 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 FBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 98,170 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 98,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 95,421 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 95,421 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,652 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 92,631 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 92,631 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 92,496 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 92,329 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 92,111 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 92,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,957 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 79,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 66,500 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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R347 FBD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R347 FBD, 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 R347 FBD registered?

R347 FBD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R347 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 FBD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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