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R87 LFW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

111,050 mi
Last recorded111,050 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 LFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,050 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 111,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear from bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 106,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 101,625 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,124 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 79,006 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 79,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,591 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,430 miles

air bag light stays on.

o/s/r tyre is cracked on outer on tread.

rear trailing arm bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 63,047 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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R87 LFW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R87 LFW, 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

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What year was R87 LFW registered?

R87 LFW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R87 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 LFW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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