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R299 KGB

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,891 mi
Last recorded98,891 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 KGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 98,891 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

exhaust centre support bracket fractured

front/rear tyre sizes different

nearside front coil spring broken at extreme end

nearside front interior door latch/handle missing(but door still operational)

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,750 miles

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

brake pedal long travel

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 80,521 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 80,498 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 75,246 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 69,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 64,021 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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R299 KGB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R299 KGB, 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 R299 KGB registered?

R299 KGB is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R299 KGB safe to buy?

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