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R49 FCL

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,690 mi
Last recorded91,690 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 FCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,690 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off +illumination very bright! (0.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel +noise in rack! (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal operation spongy!

Fail 24 Feb 2020 91,687 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both sides excessive flickering/faulty (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement park lever &/or cable (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off +illumination very bright! (0.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel +noise in rack! (2.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal operation spongy!

Pass 14 Jul 2017 83,518 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,877 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

centre exhast mount broken.but still supported

Pass 18 Jul 2015 70,498 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 66,338 miles

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

sticker in n/s of winsceen

suspenion has been lowerd

Pass 29 Jun 2013 57,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

pressed metal number plates fitted at test

rear suspension springs coils touching each other

Pass 14 Jul 2012 50,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,226 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 45,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,142 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 41,090 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,580 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,087 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 34,087 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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R49 FCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R49 FCL, 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 R49 FCL registered?

R49 FCL is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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