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R43 LCE

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

127,786 mi
Last recorded127,786 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 LCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 127,786 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 126,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 124,910 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 123,402 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 122,023 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 120,415 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 119,033 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 117,139 miles

exhaust rusty

petrol strap rusty

Pass 31 May 2018 113,890 miles

exhaust rusty

petrol tank strap rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2017 110,066 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,311 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,763 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 97,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 91,841 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 80,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 80,998 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 76,431 miles

Oil leak

rear brakes binding slighty

Pass 5 Jun 2009 70,965 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 65,188 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 61,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2006 55,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R43 LCE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R43 LCE, 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

How do I check the history of R43 LCE?

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What year was R43 LCE registered?

R43 LCE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R43 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 LCE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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