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R39 FFA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,764 mi
Last recorded76,764 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 FFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 76,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 71,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,904 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 68,383 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 68,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,577 miles

Central Front Inner Sweating

Pass 11 Nov 2019 56,019 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 52,514 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 47,004 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 47,004 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,931 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 41,931 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,486 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 39,486 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,781 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 35,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,631 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,202 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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R39 FFA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R39 FFA, 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 R39 FFA registered?

R39 FFA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R39 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 FFA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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