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R711 FPT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,568 mi
Last recorded131,568 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 FPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2011 131,568 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise n/s/f & o/s/f inner sills & floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2011 131,568 miles

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

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

advise n/s/f & o/s/f inner sills & floor showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2010 125,492 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all brake discs pitted

offside front tyre worn outside edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2010 125,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all brake discs pitted

offside front tyre worn outside edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2009 119,860 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 119,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2008 105,821 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 95,641 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 95,641 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R711 FPT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R711 FPT, 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 R711 FPT registered?

R711 FPT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R711 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 FPT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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