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R472 HFM

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,618 mi
Last recorded103,618 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 HFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 103,618 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 100,958 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 96,831 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 96,831 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 93,874 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 22 Nov 2008 87,668 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 79,521 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 69,643 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 59,368 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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R472 HFM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R472 HFM, 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 R472 HFM registered?

R472 HFM is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R472 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R472 HFM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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