MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,183 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both rear brake hose ferrells heavily crroded.
both side repeators slightly dim.
corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes.
o/s/r tyre close to legal limit.
slight damage to n/s/r seatbelt webbing.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ferrules on both rear brake hoses heavily corroded
lift in both front top suspension mountings
nearside door mirror cover damaged
slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt webbing
surface corrosion on both front to rear brake pipes
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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R114 KFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R114 KFG, 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 R114 KFG registered?
R114 KFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R114 KFG safe to buy?
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