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R725 RCF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,365 mi
Last recorded172,365 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 RCF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 172,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 160,497 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 148,915 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 137,147 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 126,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 114,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 107,574 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 103,312 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 103,310 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2008 103,125 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s rear parking brake cable in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2008 103,125 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear parking brake cable in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2007 102,530 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 102,528 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 101,312 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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R725 RCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R725 RCF, 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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R725 RCF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R725 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 RCF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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