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R425 MKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,933 mi
Last recorded133,933 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 MKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 133,933 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 130,900 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 124,932 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 119,502 miles

registered write off dvla

Pass 9 Sep 2010 113,638 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 110,940 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 108,117 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 99,570 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 99,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2005 89,028 miles
Fail 17 May 2005 89,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R425 MKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R425 MKO, 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

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What year was R425 MKO registered?

R425 MKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R425 MKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 MKO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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