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R369 VFR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,605 mi
Last recorded152,605 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 VFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 152,605 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play inner steering rack joints

windscreen washers poor

Pass 9 Jan 2013 143,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

nearside sill damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

vehicle lowered

Pass 28 Jan 2012 128,935 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 117,746 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 117,746 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 108,844 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 103,244 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

foot brake travel slightly long

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 19 Jan 2009 103,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Jan 2008 98,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight lift in both front strut top mounts

surface corrosion to o/s sill

w/screen stonechipped

Pass 2 Feb 2007 91,614 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 91,614 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s/f & rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2006 85,272 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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R369 VFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R369 VFR, 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 R369 VFR registered?

R369 VFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R369 VFR safe to buy?

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