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R109 KAW

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

249,963 mi
Last recorded249,963 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 KAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2014 249,963 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 232,900 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear floor section starting to corrode under n/s/r seat area

Pass 17 Apr 2012 215,965 miles

n/s/f strut housing starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2011 197,708 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 173,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 148,907 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 126,028 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 100,497 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 79,752 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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R109 KAW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R109 KAW, 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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What year was R109 KAW registered?

R109 KAW is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R109 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 KAW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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