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R414 EKV

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,552 mi
Last recorded110,552 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 EKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2009 110,552 miles

BOTTOM PULLEY COVER INSECURE

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 110,552 miles

BOTTOM PULLEY COVER INSECURE

Pass 18 Dec 2008 102,972 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 95,913 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 86,816 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 86,816 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 77,281 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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R414 EKV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R414 EKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R414 EKV?

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What year was R414 EKV registered?

R414 EKV is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R414 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R414 EKV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R414 EKV have outstanding finance?

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