MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust brackets corroded
o/s headlight lens slightly damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge
rear axel bushes age cracking
slight oil leek
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Nail in front tyre
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Nail in front tyre
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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R879 LFE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 R879 LFE, 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 R879 LFE registered?
R879 LFE is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 1998.
Is R879 LFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R879 LFE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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