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R754 DFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,270 mi
Last recorded85,270 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 85,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Body panel/Wing slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2021 85,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Body panel/Wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175.70.13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 75,167 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,895 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 72,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 70,495 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,980 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,064 miles

Centre and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated and slight blow from centre section

Exhaust downpipe bracket snapped

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,756 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing slightly on inner and outer edges(stepped tread)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,638 miles

Oil leak

engine is idling / running slightly rough

exhaust system is corroded heavily in places

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear track rod end boot split

Offside rear valve stem perished

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 54,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 52,508 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 50,396 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,396 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,950 miles

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

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

early deteriation front number plate

slight movement in steering column

Pass 21 Apr 2006 46,057 miles

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

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

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

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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R754 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R754 DFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R754 DFC registered?

R754 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R754 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R754 DFC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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