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R438 FNO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,337 mi
Last recorded98,337 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 FNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 98,337 miles

Inspection of outer sills restricted by fitted plastic covers

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 98,230 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inspection of outer sills restricted by fitted plastic covers

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside wiper starting to deteriorate

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 88,386 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2013 88,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,828 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 68,058 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 54,584 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 54,215 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 54,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R438 FNO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R438 FNO, 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 R438 FNO registered?

R438 FNO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R438 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 FNO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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