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R326 KSF

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 KSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013
Fail 22 Jul 2013

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 114,474 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 104,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 91,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,716 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 80,716 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 72,002 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 72,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 65,929 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2007 65,929 miles

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

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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R326 KSF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R326 KSF, 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 R326 KSF registered?

R326 KSF is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R326 KSF safe to buy?

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