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S152 RFU

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,197 mi
Last recorded144,197 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 RFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2015 144,197 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 144,197 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 138,149 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 135,994 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 135,994 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 130,331 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 124,760 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 124,758 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 123,750 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 108,776 miles

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

o/s/r door not opening

Pass 18 Mar 2010 100,851 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 92,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 84,594 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 77,349 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 68,581 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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S152 RFU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S152 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

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What year was S152 RFU registered?

S152 RFU is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S152 RFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S152 RFU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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