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R137 KGX

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,540 mi
Last recorded57,540 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 KGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 57,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,056 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 55,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 55,063 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 44,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 44,645 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 44,375 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,047 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 44,024 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,469 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,083 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,860 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 37,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,937 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,589 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 27,587 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 24,156 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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R137 KGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R137 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.

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What year was R137 KGX registered?

R137 KGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R137 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R137 KGX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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