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R821 TLK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,580 mi
Last recorded45,580 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 TLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2015 45,580 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 45,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,992 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2014 39,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,366 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,869 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,588 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2011 18,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2010 169,931 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,483 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,860 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,321 miles

Front brake pads low advise inspection with wheels removed.Brake warning light on dash display on all the advise investigation.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 14,462 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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R821 TLK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R821 TLK, 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 R821 TLK registered?

R821 TLK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 1998.

Is R821 TLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 TLK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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