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R315 KKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,274 mi
Last recorded102,274 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR315 KKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 102,274 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front suspension arm bushes worn.

both front suspension arms corroded.

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 102,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front suspension arm bushes worn.

both front suspension arms corroded.

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 92,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 92,591 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 81,681 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 76,366 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to all suspension components

slight oil leak from gearbox

stone chips in screen

Fail 20 Jan 2012 76,366 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to all suspension components

slight oil leak from gearbox

stone chips in screen

Pass 26 Jan 2011 73,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have slight uneven tread wear on edges

suspension lower arms, drop links, anti-roll bar, front & rear suspension struts, driveshafts, exhaust system, power steering pipes,fuel pipes, fuel tank straps & metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,198 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti-roll bar corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front & rear number plates slightly discoloured

petrol straps corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,410 miles

baffles loose in rear box

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

rear tyres tread feathering slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,202 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 58,429 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 58,429 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,544 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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R315 KKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc 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 R315 KKO, 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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R315 KKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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