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R114 KFG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,183 mi
Last recorded98,183 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 KFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 98,183 miles

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.

Fail 3 Aug 2009 98,180 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 92,392 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 92,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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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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