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S127 RFU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,847 mi
Last recorded106,847 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 RFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 102,342 miles

Nearside Front Cuts in tyre not showing cords

Nearside NS wing mirror cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2016 93,164 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,656 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,356 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 79,343 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,232 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 71,232 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 68,839 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Bush deteriorated on offside rear axle pivot

bumper sticking out on nearside front due to accident damage

front indicator bulbs slighty faded

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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S127 RFU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S127 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.

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What year was S127 RFU registered?

S127 RFU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S127 RFU safe to buy?

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