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AKZ 3573

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,309 mi
Last recorded97,309 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 3573
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 97,309 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Nov 2010 97,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Nov 2009 92,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear shockabsorber sheid insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2009 92,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear shockabsorber sheid insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,240 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 89,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 85,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 99,490 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2007 99,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 82,652 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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AKZ 3573 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AKZ 3573, 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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AKZ 3573 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AKZ 3573 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AKZ 3573 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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