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R885 PFT

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,150 mi
Last recorded146,150 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 PFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 146,150 miles

Small crack in O/S wing mirror

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Apr 2009 145,747 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

boot will not close correctly

foreign object in O/S/R tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 134,737 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 121,338 miles

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

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

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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R885 PFT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R885 PFT, 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 R885 PFT registered?

R885 PFT is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R885 PFT safe to buy?

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