MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,385 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside front top mount, slight lift
nearside rear wheel arch, corroded
offside front top mount, slight lift
offside rear wheel arch, corroded
nearside front top suspension mount, slight play
offside front top suspension mount, slight play
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
nearside front top suspension mount, slight play
offside front top suspension mount, slight play
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
175/70r13 82t g/year
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
rear axle bushes starting to split
slight play handbrake lever
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R39 FVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R39 FVV, 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 R39 FVV registered?
R39 FVV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 1998.
Is R39 FVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R39 FVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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