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R401 FUD

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,856 mi
Last recorded133,856 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 FUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 133,856 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 133,856 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2010 126,282 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 117,510 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 107,558 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 107,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 107,415 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 99,879 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 99,879 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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R401 FUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R401 FUD, 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 R401 FUD registered?

R401 FUD is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R401 FUD safe to buy?

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