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R445 SFJ

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,902 mi
Last recorded114,902 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 SFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 114,902 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 114,902 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,514 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 102,268 miles

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Fail 21 Oct 2013 102,268 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 97,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2011 93,451 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 89,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 85,608 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 81,975 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 77,551 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 72,967 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 67,819 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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