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R358 LFH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,868 mi
Last recorded107,868 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 LFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,868 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 105,906 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 103,329 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 103,329 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box holed (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,342 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,330 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 97,879 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 95,217 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 95,217 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 92,248 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 89,556 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 84,486 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 79,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,910 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 62,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 62,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,351 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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R358 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R358 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R358 LFH?

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What year was R358 LFH registered?

R358 LFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R358 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R358 LFH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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