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R144 YKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,157 mi
Last recorded125,157 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 YKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2012 125,157 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 112,681 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 112,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 102,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 92,920 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s and n/s front flexible brake hoses are slightly corroded

slight cut in outer sidewall of n/s reae tyre

slight damage to n/s rear wheel rim

Pass 24 Jul 2008 85,085 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 23 Jul 2008 85,084 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2007 73,944 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 68,261 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 68,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2005 64,492 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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R144 YKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R144 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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What year was R144 YKO registered?

R144 YKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R144 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 YKO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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