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R980 FFC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,977 mi
Last recorded166,977 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 FFC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 166,977 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front sill damaged

Offside rear brake components overheated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 166,977 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front sill damaged

Offside rear brake components overheated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 154,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage around fixing point (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 154,589 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage around fixing point (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 144,736 miles

Nearside Front tyre , shoulder wear

Offside Front tyre, shoulder wear

Fail 15 Dec 2017 144,721 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre , shoulder wear

Offside Front tyre, shoulder wear

Pass 7 Dec 2016 138,376 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 130,911 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 122,951 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 114,537 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 105,281 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,323 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 91,780 miles

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 10 Jun 2009 78,379 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 76,063 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,653 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 65,551 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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R980 FFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R980 FFC, 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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R980 FFC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R980 FFC safe to buy?

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