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R130 KWY

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,412 mi
Last recorded104,412 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 KWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,412 miles

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

floor pan too inner sills corroded both sides at front

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2015 104,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

floor pan too inner sills corroded both sides at front

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2014 98,539 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 98,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 92,442 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 92,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 May 2012 86,667 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 81,573 miles

Power steering pipes slight corrosion

Fail 24 May 2011 81,573 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipes slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2010 78,548 miles

Power steering pipes slight deterioration

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

Fail 5 May 2010 78,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipes slight deterioration

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

Pass 1 May 2009 74,689 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 69,560 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 64,119 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 59,058 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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R130 KWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R130 KWY, 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 R130 KWY registered?

R130 KWY is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R130 KWY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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