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R41 WRA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,100 mi
Last recorded43,100 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 WRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,711 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,228 miles

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

both front top strut mounts

Fail 23 Feb 2009 35,228 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

both front top strut mounts

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,310 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,888 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 26,888 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2006 22,105 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 22,105 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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R41 WRA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R41 WRA, 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 R41 WRA registered?

R41 WRA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R41 WRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R41 WRA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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