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R768 DFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,747 mi
Last recorded92,747 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 DFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,747 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 89,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 86,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 85,840 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 85,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,904 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,246 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,509 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 78,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 75,523 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 75,523 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 73,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 73,577 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,962 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,419 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 68,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 65,139 miles

n/s washer partially blocked

o/s wiper rubber splitting

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 20 Apr 2011 65,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s washer partially blocked

o/s wiper rubber splitting

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,448 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,488 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,820 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 54,820 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,818 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,823 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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R768 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R768 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.

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What year was R768 DFC registered?

R768 DFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R768 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R768 DFC shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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