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R422 CLS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,339 mi
Last recorded123,339 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 CLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 123,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 11,355 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 11,355 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 102,775 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

osr wheel damage

Fail 29 Jul 2008 102,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

osr wheel damage

Pass 2 Aug 2007 93,830 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 81,191 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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R422 CLS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R422 CLS, 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 R422 CLS registered?

R422 CLS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 1998.

Is R422 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 CLS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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