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AKZ 1078

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,166 mi
Last recorded136,166 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 1078
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 136,166 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 136,166 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 125,010 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 125,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 118,411 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 112,318 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 112,202 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise o/s/r tyre cracked on inside tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,450 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 106,779 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 106,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 105,056 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 103,710 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 103,710 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 99,676 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 94,411 miles

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

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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AKZ 1078 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKZ 1078, 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 AKZ 1078 registered?

AKZ 1078 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is AKZ 1078 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 1078 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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