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R876 HUF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,572 mi
Last recorded124,572 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 HUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 124,572 miles

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchor cover missing

Fail 26 Jan 2018 124,572 miles

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchor cover missing

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 122,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchor cover missing

Fail 31 Jan 2017 122,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchor cover missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 111,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 111,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 99,977 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 97,079 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,655 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 88,084 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 83,933 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 83,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 81,800 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 81,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 78,230 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 72,389 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 66,111 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 59,546 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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R876 HUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R876 HUF, 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 R876 HUF?

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What year was R876 HUF registered?

R876 HUF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R876 HUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R876 HUF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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