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R611 FHP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,614 mi
Last recorded143,614 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 FHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 143,614 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 142,685 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 139,190 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 130,954 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 121,098 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 110,769 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2013 100,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 100,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 91,871 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 82,442 miles

all discs corroding

rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 14 May 2010 72,084 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2009 61,085 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 61,085 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 53,855 miles

front number plate is cracked

o/s/r tyre has low inner edge

Fail 18 May 2007 45,810 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s door mirror glass is missing

Pass 18 May 2007 45,810 miles

n/s door mirror glass is missing

Pass 30 May 2006 36,203 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 36,203 miles

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

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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R611 FHP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R611 FHP, 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 R611 FHP registered?

R611 FHP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R611 FHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R611 FHP shows 18 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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