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R833 FRP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,810 mi
Last recorded128,810 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 FRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 128,810 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 108,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 89,029 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 89,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 75,860 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 75,860 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,767 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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R833 FRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 R833 FRP, 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 R833 FRP?

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What year was R833 FRP registered?

R833 FRP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R833 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R833 FRP 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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