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R141 KFG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,577 mi
Last recorded85,577 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 KFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 85,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 84,583 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 83,710 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 83,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (unable to adjust) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (unable to adjust) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (slight bind when wheel rotated by hand) (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 81,424 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 80,546 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 80,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 80,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 80,518 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Pass 17 Jan 2020 80,401 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Lines that run down length of car on N/S have slight corrosion on outer casing (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 79,442 miles

Front disc's worn

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear disc very rusty

Oil leak from engine ()

covers fitted to cil's not allowing full inspection

parts of exhaust getting very rusty

Fail 18 May 2018 79,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front disc's worn

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear disc very rusty

Oil leak from engine ()

covers fitted to cil's not allowing full inspection

parts of exhaust getting very rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2017 76,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside slightly aim too low. won't adjust

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 76,302 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside slightly aim too low. won't adjust

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,186 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,749 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,293 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,873 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,554 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,758 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 22,746 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 22,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,713 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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R141 KFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R141 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 R141 KFG registered?

R141 KFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R141 KFG safe to buy?

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