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R776 FGH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,194 mi
Last recorded109,194 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 FGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,194 miles

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 105,503 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 105,500 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,737 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre outer side wall perishing

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 5 Oct 2010 97,950 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Oct 2009 93,537 miles

nearside front brake pads starting to wear low

offside rear shock absorber is damp

Fail 2 Oct 2009 93,537 miles

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

nearside front brake pads starting to wear low

offside rear shock absorber is damp

Pass 9 Sep 2008 89,294 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 85,309 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 81,889 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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R776 FGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R776 FGH, 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 R776 FGH registered?

R776 FGH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R776 FGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 FGH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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