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R339 KTC

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,603 mi
Last recorded179,603 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 KTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 179,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2015 179,603 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2014 168,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 158,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 146,934 miles

Both both upper platform mounts wearing

Rear o/s disc worn

Fail 16 Apr 2012 146,933 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both both upper platform mounts wearing

Rear o/s disc worn

Pass 18 Apr 2011 134,287 miles

Engine oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Unable to open near side rear door from outside

Fail 11 Apr 2011 134,017 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Unable to open near side rear door from outside

Pass 19 Apr 2010 124,702 miles

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

Rear n/s door does not open from outside

Pass 15 Apr 2009 115,221 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 109,407 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 109,377 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2007 102,287 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 94,323 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R339 KTC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel 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 R339 KTC, 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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R339 KTC is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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