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R130 YKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,889 mi
Last recorded124,889 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 YKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 124,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 124,567 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 119,653 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 119,653 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 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 114,274 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 103,061 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 102,896 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2008 93,137 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2008 93,137 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 85,121 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 85,111 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)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake pads getting low

nearside front shock damp

nearside front tyre nearing limit

screen chipped

slight damage to front number plate

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 11 Apr 2006 74,742 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 YKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YKO, 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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R130 YKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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