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R674 ANF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,359 mi
Last recorded74,359 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 ANF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear wiper defective

Pass 16 Nov 2007 71,763 miles

Nearside rear brake binding.Requires attention.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 69,492 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 67,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear nearside brake binding.

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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R674 ANF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R674 ANF, 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 R674 ANF registered?

R674 ANF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R674 ANF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R674 ANF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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