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398AFM35

1995 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

267,986 mi
Last recorded267,986 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Golf106,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration398AFM35
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 267,986 miles

advise front wipers,advise r/o/s tyre very close to limit,advise rear exhaust rubbing on rear bumper,advise slight corrosion on brake and steering pipes

Fail 29 Feb 2008 267,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front wipers,advise r/o/s tyre very close to limit,advise rear exhaust rubbing on rear bumper,advise slight corrosion on brake and steering pipes

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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398AFM35 is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 106,983 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 398AFM35, 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 31 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 398AFM35 registered?

398AFM35 is a 1995 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 1995.

Is 398AFM35 safe to buy?

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