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R183 VOK

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,702 mi
Last recorded130,702 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 VOK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 130,702 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 130,699 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 122,924 miles

n/s and o/s front inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2011 117,004 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 117,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 110,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 105,294 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 105,294 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 101,233 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 95,954 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2007 95,953 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)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 88,714 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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R183 VOK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R183 VOK, 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 R183 VOK registered?

R183 VOK is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R183 VOK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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