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R862 FCG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,374 mi
Last recorded195,374 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 FCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 195,374 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 195,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Centre Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 179,415 miles

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

both front strut tops have slight play

front no plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside door mirror backing cracked

offside rear wheel arch rusty

rear axle bushes perished

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front track rod end

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 171,949 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside rear tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2009 166,343 miles

Centre upper brake light wiring disconnected

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 158,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 158,052 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 149,073 miles

N/S headlight lens cracked

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 149,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S headlight lens cracked

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 129,127 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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R862 FCG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R862 FCG, 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 R862 FCG registered?

R862 FCG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R862 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 FCG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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