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R776 TLB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,903 mi
Last recorded103,903 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 TLB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 103,903 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 103,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 102,780 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 96,971 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 93,334 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 78,440 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 78,433 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 TLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TLB, 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

How do I check the history of R776 TLB?

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What year was R776 TLB registered?

R776 TLB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R776 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 TLB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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