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R715 FPT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,708 mi
Last recorded60,708 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 FPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,708 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion brake pipes brake hose ferruls discs suspension steering components sill subframe chassis unable to fully check pads & discs suspension lowered

dampness shockers wet conditions brake fluid low stain servo no sign leak- cut n/s/f tyre damage sill in wing trim loose

slight movement ball joint steering & suspension in shaft boot seepage n/sr sdoor opens only from inside

slight play rear sub bushes wishbone bushes front wheel bearing noise hubs slight play steering - appear deterioration brake hose unable to fully check

slight play track rod end

Fail 19 Feb 2010 60,708 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion brake pipes brake hose ferruls discs suspension steering components sill subframe chassis unable to fully check pads & discs suspension lowered

dampness shockers wet conditions brake fluid low stain servo no sign leak- cut n/s/f tyre damage sill in wing trim loose

slight movement ball joint steering & suspension in shaft boot seepage n/sr sdoor opens only from inside

slight play rear sub bushes wishbone bushes front wheel bearing noise hubs slight play steering - appear deterioration brake hose unable to fully check

slight play track rod end

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,691 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,551 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 43,244 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

o/s/f miiror glass slightly cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2006 35,850 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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R715 FPT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R715 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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R715 FPT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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