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R350 TLE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,809 mi
Last recorded89,809 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 TLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,809 miles

WINDSCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW

Fail 19 Apr 2014 89,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

car over heating

car smoking

emission no print out car over heated before it reach printing stage

windscreen large cracked at nearside

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,743 miles

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,503 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 80,503 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 77,112 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,519 miles

advice on front number plate slight cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2008 68,519 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advice on front number plate slight cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,064 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,791 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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R350 TLE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R350 TLE, 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 R350 TLE registered?

R350 TLE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R350 TLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R350 TLE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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