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K80 DNG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

89,733 mi
Last recorded89,733 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 DNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 89,733 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 81,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 73,586 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both had HID Lights (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 62,825 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox linkage bushes missing making selection hard ,(Transmission end )

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,800 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 62,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 60,770 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 58,884 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,221 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,547 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 55,547 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,885 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,471 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 43,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,732 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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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K80 DNG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K80 DNG, 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 K80 DNG registered?

K80 DNG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is K80 DNG safe to buy?

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