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R329 KFH

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,434 mi
Last recorded46,434 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 KFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brakes slightly spungy due to new brakes

rear axle bushes split

Fail 15 Sep 2009 46,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle bushes split

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,468 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in mounting clips.

N/S/R Tyre mis-shapen.

Fail 29 Sep 2008 40,465 miles

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

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded in mounting clips.

N/S/R Tyre mis-shapen.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 33,026 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 33,024 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

rear number plate faded

Pass 31 Oct 2006 24,759 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 22,076 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 22,076 miles

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

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

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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R329 KFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R329 KFH, 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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R329 KFH is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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