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R131 KGX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,904 mi
Last recorded112,904 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 KGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2010 112,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 112,904 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 109,912 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 109,912 miles

Coolant leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Sep 2008 106,189 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 102,415 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 98,345 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 82,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side wiper blade split

slight bind on both rear wheels

Fail 20 Aug 2005 82,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side wiper blade split

slight bind on both rear wheels

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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R131 KGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R131 KGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R131 KGX?

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What year was R131 KGX registered?

R131 KGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R131 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 KGX shows 9 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.

Does R131 KGX have outstanding finance?

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