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R411 FCT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,094 mi
Last recorded123,094 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 FCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 123,094 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine as slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 119,302 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 119,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 116,282 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 141,180 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 106,699 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 95,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

front number plate getting deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,272 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 90,272 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,495 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 79,495 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 72,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2006 67,839 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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R411 FCT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R411 FCT, 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 R411 FCT registered?

R411 FCT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R411 FCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 FCT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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