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S113 RFU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,254 mi
Last recorded108,254 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS113 RFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 108,254 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 110,695 miles

Front brake discs wear (Lipped).

Fail 3 Oct 2008 110,695 miles

Front brake discs wear (Lipped).

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 110,693 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 102,568 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 102,568 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 89,482 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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S113 RFU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S113 RFU, 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

How do I check the history of S113 RFU?

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What year was S113 RFU registered?

S113 RFU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S113 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S113 RFU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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