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R87 SFR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,542 mi
Last recorded137,542 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 SFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 137,542 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 134,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 134,322 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 123,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 123,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour lens cracked (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,682 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 113,682 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 102,012 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 102,012 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour lens cracked showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 92,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 84,516 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to 3mm and are deteriorated with age

Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,280 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,070 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,892 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 57,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,195 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,962 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 39,388 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 SFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R87 SFR, 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 SFR registered?

R87 SFR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R87 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 SFR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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