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R932 FSX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,928 mi
Last recorded200,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 FSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 200,928 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 200,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2011 186,051 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 175,375 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 175,359 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 158,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 139,431 miles
Pass 29 May 2006 127,640 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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R932 FSX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R932 FSX, 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 R932 FSX registered?

R932 FSX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R932 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R932 FSX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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