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R154 KFG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,140 mi
Last recorded116,140 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 KFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,140 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

car suspension lowered

Fail 8 Feb 2018 116,052 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)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wing corroded

car suspension lowered

Pass 25 Jan 2017 107,559 miles

CAR SUSPENSION LOWERED

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 13 Jan 2017 107,309 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)

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

CAR SUSPENSION LOWERED

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

child seat fitted to nsr seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 5 Feb 2016 100,252 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 94,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs pitted

shocker dust covers deterioated

Fail 19 Jan 2015 94,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs pitted

shocker dust covers deterioated

Fail 24 Jan 2014 89,220 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play osf strut top

Pass 24 Jan 2014 89,220 miles

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

slight play osf strut top

Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs heavy corrosion

nsr door corroded ns sill cover loose

Fail 28 Jan 2013 82,526 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs heavy corrosion

nsr door corroded ns sill cover loose

Pass 20 Jan 2012 73,485 miles

some metal brakepipes dificult to judge for corrosion due to previous wax and hidden from view inside clips.steering pipes corroding.slight play in both rear hubs.right rear tyre low on inside edge.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 73,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

some metal brakepipes dificult to judge for corrosion due to previous wax and hidden from view inside clips.steering pipes corroding.slight play in both rear hubs.right rear tyre low on inside edge.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,248 miles

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

light pitting to front discs

light pitting to rear brake pipes ok for test

Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,248 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

light pitting to front discs

light pitting to rear brake pipes ok for test

Pass 28 Jan 2010 61,867 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 61,867 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn

front discs starting to corrode on inside

osr tyre worn on inside

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,802 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 52,802 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 44,655 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 44,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,183 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,937 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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R154 KFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R154 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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R154 KFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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