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R487 FGR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,752 mi
Last recorded116,752 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 FGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2012 116,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread area

n/s/r tyre worn edges

signs of water leaking from radiator bottom

Pass 3 May 2011 112,256 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 112,184 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 104,218 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2010 104,218 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s inner tyre starting to wear

Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,172 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 81,317 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 81,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 73,868 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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R487 FGR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R487 FGR, 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 R487 FGR registered?

R487 FGR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R487 FGR safe to buy?

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