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R224 KGO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,946 mi
Last recorded164,946 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 KGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 164,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake discs pitted but no judder at time of test, could posibly be due to vehicle stood for long period of time unused

Pass 5 Apr 2022 164,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Jan 2022 164,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Nov 2021 164,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 164,057 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front and rear brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Sep 2020 164,054 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 16 Sep 2019 163,293 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 163,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front and rear (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 153,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 153,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster inop (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint power steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 136,397 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 136,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 123,553 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 123,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,669 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 109,668 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 93,226 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

headlamp kick up converters fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,223 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear tyre worn badly out of shape

headlamp kick up converters fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,961 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread pattern.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,383 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 66,089 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine radiator leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2010 60,956 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 60,954 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 55,113 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,121 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 44,064 miles

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

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

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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R224 KGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R224 KGO, 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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R224 KGO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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