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R867 MFH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,286 mi
Last recorded141,286 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 MFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 141,286 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 134,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight damage to the top off side front screen

slight oil damapness around p/steering pump.

slight play in both front top shocker mountion rubber bushes.

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing.

slight under engine oil leak,around cam belt cover.

slight uneven wear to off side rear tyre.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 134,989 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

slight damage to the top off side front screen

slight oil damapness around p/steering pump.

slight play in both front top shocker mountion rubber bushes.

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing.

slight under engine oil leak,around cam belt cover.

slight uneven wear to off side rear tyre.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 128,322 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 123,333 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 123,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2007 117,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 117,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 112,737 miles

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

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

some play both rear wheel bearings

some wear/corrosion rear discs

Fail 24 Aug 2006 112,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

some wear/corrosion rear discs

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2005 106,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 106,770 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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R867 MFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R867 MFH, 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 R867 MFH registered?

R867 MFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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