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R764 FAP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,639 mi
Last recorded136,639 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 FAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2017 136,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Front o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 127,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 127,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 26 Sep 2014 120,423 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 115,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 111,424 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 107,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 103,739 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 97,202 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 93,334 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 88,958 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 81,123 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 76,545 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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R764 FAP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R764 FAP, 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 R764 FAP registered?

R764 FAP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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