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R388 TLE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

110,285 mi
Last recorded110,285 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 TLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 110,285 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 109,797 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 109,190 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 108,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,362 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,251 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 106,251 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 105,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 101,840 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 98,399 miles

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

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

Rear brakes only just met requirements might need adjustment or repair

Pass 25 Oct 2016 92,058 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 92,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,491 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,766 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 82,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,497 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 78,497 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,034 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,178 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 65,494 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 65,494 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 60,876 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 57,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 54,949 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,216 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 47,870 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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R388 TLE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R388 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 R388 TLE registered?

R388 TLE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R388 TLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 TLE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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