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OKZ 9810

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,352 mi
Last recorded125,352 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 9810
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 125,352 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

N/S Door mirror outer cover damaged.

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 125,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

N/S Door mirror outer cover damaged.

Nearside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 109,875 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover broken

rear under tray loose

Pass 23 Feb 2010 105,235 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 105,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,215 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 98,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 96,189 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 88,410 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 84,142 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2006 84,142 miles

oil leak

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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OKZ 9810 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OKZ 9810, 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 OKZ 9810 registered?

OKZ 9810 is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is OKZ 9810 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKZ 9810 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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