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R237 LKN

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,609 mi
Last recorded107,609 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 LKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 107,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 105,516 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 105,516 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 102,858 miles

A LOT OF WEAR IN BOTH STEERING RACK ARMS //// REAR BRAKE DISC POOR CONDITION

Fail 14 Sep 2011 102,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

A LOT OF WEAR IN BOTH STEERING RACK ARMS //// REAR BRAKE DISC POOR CONDITION

Pass 4 Oct 2010 100,387 miles

nail in n/s/front tyre

rear engine mounting broken

wear in o/s/front inner rack knucle

Fail 29 Sep 2010 100,387 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/front tyre

rear engine mounting broken

wear in o/s/front inner rack knucle

Pass 5 Nov 2009 93,102 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting around drainage grommets

door sills covered unable to ascertain corrosion

nsf wheel bearing noisy

osf tyre worn inner edge

rear discs poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2009 93,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

door sills covered unable to ascertain corrosion

nsf wheel bearing noisy

osf tyre worn inner edge

rear discs poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2008 81,511 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 76,100 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 76,084 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R237 LKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R237 LKN, 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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R237 LKN is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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