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R376 FHO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,275 mi
Last recorded200,275 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 FHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 200,275 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 200,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside headlight cracked

rear seats tasken out

Pass 2 Jul 2007 181,864 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 181,741 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 7 Mar 2006 161,543 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 160,063 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp glass cracked but not effecting beam pattern

nearside rear lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

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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R376 FHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R376 FHO, 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 R376 FHO registered?

R376 FHO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R376 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R376 FHO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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