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M90 KEG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,805 mi
Last recorded139,805 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 KEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 139,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 130,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 127,934 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 121,592 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 121,457 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. and o/s/f (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function and o/s/f (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened and o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only and o/s/r (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function and o/s/r (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper modified and seriously weakened and o/s/r not working properly ceased on brake (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view sharpe edges and projection (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' cracked 11inches (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2014 116,876 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,261 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 98,149 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 98,088 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

rear axle/suspension beam corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,784 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tank strap has corrosion

x4 inner wheel arches covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2012 87,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,266 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 68,187 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 68,187 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,187 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 64,221 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 58,209 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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M90 KEG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M90 KEG, 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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M90 KEG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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