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R403 TLE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,507 mi
Last recorded40,507 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 TLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 40,507 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 39,826 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 39,616 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 39,616 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released intermittent fault (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 39,364 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 38,995 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 38,995 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 38,251 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 37,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 37,668 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 37,668 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 36,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 35,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 34,177 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 33,319 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 32,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,935 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 28,793 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

both side front track rod end start to deteriorate

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear axle bushes slightly cracked

Pass 27 May 2009 26,199 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 26,199 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 23,171 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,619 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 17,138 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 17,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R403 TLE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R403 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 R403 TLE registered?

R403 TLE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R403 TLE safe to buy?

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