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R478 FKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,015 mi
Last recorded156,015 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 FKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 156,015 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 152,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 152,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 149,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 148,420 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 147,461 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 146,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 145,519 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 143,045 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 143,045 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 139,479 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 135,050 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 130,361 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 126,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 126,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 121,911 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 118,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 116,603 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 112,556 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 112,556 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 107,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damaged front number plate (CRACKED)

spare is below legal limit

Fail 15 Jun 2010 107,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damaged front number plate (CRACKED)

offside front inner edge of tyre is scrubbing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 102,799 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 102,740 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 95,360 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 85,933 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 76,948 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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R478 FKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R478 FKP, 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 R478 FKP registered?

R478 FKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R478 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 FKP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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