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R860 FCA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,006 mi
Last recorded156,006 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 FCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 156,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 142,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 129,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 121,280 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 114,254 miles

N/S/F headlamp glass cracked

N/S/F wing / bumper damaged

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen badly cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2009 105,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 105,348 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f head lamp lens crack

Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,524 miles

N/S/F headlamp cracked

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

vehicle has damage to N/S/F wing

windscreen has damage just out side of zone A below swept area recomend action before spreading

Fail 21 Jun 2006 73,770 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 73,770 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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R860 FCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R860 FCA, 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 R860 FCA registered?

R860 FCA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R860 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R860 FCA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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