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R413 LBX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,484 mi
Last recorded144,484 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 LBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 144,484 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 143,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 141,375 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 122,698 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 109,870 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 109,870 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 92,461 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 83,005 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 83,005 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R413 LBX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel 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 R413 LBX, 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 R413 LBX registered?

R413 LBX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R413 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R413 LBX 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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