MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,902 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front lower wing corroded holed but sill section and wheel arch unaffected
Offside Rear floorpan corroded and holed but not within 30cm of suspension, body or seatbelt mountings
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front lower wing corroded holed but sill section and wheel arch unaffected
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear floorpan corroded and holed but not within 30cm of suspension, body or seatbelt mountings
oil leak from engine
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak from engine
unable to check outer sills due to covers
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
unable to check outer sills due to covers
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
outer sills not checked sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s/f blade split
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R445 SFJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 R445 SFJ, 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 R445 SFJ registered?
R445 SFJ is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 February 1998.
Is R445 SFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R445 SFJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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