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R395 RBY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,948 mi
Last recorded54,948 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 RBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2015 54,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 54,948 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 53,104 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 53,104 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 51,780 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 51,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 51,776 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre has outer tread wear

o/s rear wheel bearing very slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,928 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 49,928 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,810 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 48,810 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,423 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,037 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 44,775 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 43,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,716 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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R395 RBY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R395 RBY, 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 R395 RBY registered?

R395 RBY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R395 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 RBY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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