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R360 TFR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,985 mi
Last recorded142,985 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 TFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 142,985 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 142,972 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)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 138,290 miles

Advise O/S/R Brake pads worn just above legal limit of 1.5mm.

Advise slight binding to both rear wheels.

Advise slight damage to Front number plate.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R Brake pipe.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 138,290 miles

Advise O/S/R Brake pads worn just above legal limit of 1.5mm.

Advise slight binding to both rear wheels.

Advise slight damage to Front number plate.

Advise surface corrosion to O/S/R Brake pipe.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 131,603 miles

Advise Slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 131,547 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)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 6 Jul 2013 125,441 miles

Advise slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 6 Jul 2013 125,441 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)

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

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

Advise slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 117,606 miles

Advise slight damage to front number plate.

Advise slight splitting to N/S/F Wiper blade.

Fail 28 Jun 2012 117,479 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Advise slight damage to front number plate.

Advise slight splitting to N/S/F Wiper blade.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 110,464 miles

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated but are acceptable.

Advise Rear exhaust bracket is weak but is acceptable.

Advise slight damage to front number plate but is acceptable at this time.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 104,508 miles

Advise rear brake disc's.

Advise slight binding to both rear wheels.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 104,508 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise rear brake disc's.

Advise slight binding to both rear wheels.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 100,016 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 100,016 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 91,190 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 91,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 83,025 miles

advise handbrake stiff in operation

advise rear exhaust box supporting bracket corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2007 83,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise handbrake stiff in operation

advise rear exhaust box supporting bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2006 72,444 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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R360 TFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R360 TFR, 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 R360 TFR registered?

R360 TFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R360 TFR safe to buy?

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