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R75 TTS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,170 mi
Last recorded79,170 miles
Recorded on23 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 TTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2008 79,170 miles

o/s/r seat belt not checked

Fail 12 May 2008 79,170 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insucure

coolant light on

foot pedal soft

frt bumper bib missing

o/s/r seat belt not checked

rear discs scored and corroded

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,309 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 72,309 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

front wipers streaky

o/s/r h/brake not fully returning

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Fail 28 Apr 2006 64,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both front wishbone rear bush's split

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side rear door catch damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,583 miles

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

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

both front wishbone rear bush's split

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

off side rear door catch damaged

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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R75 TTS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R75 TTS, 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 R75 TTS registered?

R75 TTS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R75 TTS safe to buy?

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