MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,555 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/r tyre wall starting to crack on outside
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R163 KAF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R163 KAF, 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 R163 KAF registered?
R163 KAF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R163 KAF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R163 KAF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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