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R395 KKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,473 mi
Last recorded154,473 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 KKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 154,473 miles

corrosion to offside sill but outside of prescribed area

Fail 30 Nov 2015 154,458 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion to offside sill but outside of prescribed area

Pass 1 Dec 2014 146,568 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 146,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 139,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a mark/scratch at lower edge of swept area caused by blade rubbing on n/s

o/s/r n/s/r & n/s/f tyres damaged on side wall rim protector area

Pass 14 Nov 2012 134,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 125,901 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 125,893 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 114,970 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 114,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 102,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 88,177 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 82,319 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 79,208 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 79,208 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R395 KKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R395 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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What year was R395 KKO registered?

R395 KKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R395 KKO safe to buy?

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