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R467 LRX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,396 mi
Last recorded122,396 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 LRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 122,396 miles

Brake pipes rusty

Oil leak

Underside very ruusty and poor in places

Pass 28 Sep 2012 120,458 miles

brake pips rusty

oil leak

play in wheels

slight exhurst blow

Fail 28 Sep 2012 120,458 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

brake pips rusty

oil leak

play in wheels

slight exhurst blow

Fail 29 Sep 2011 114,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 114,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 106,156 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 103,932 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 99,817 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 94,852 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 86,712 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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R467 LRX 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 80%.

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 R467 LRX, 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 R467 LRX?

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What year was R467 LRX registered?

R467 LRX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R467 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R467 LRX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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