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R426 MKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,431 mi
Last recorded79,431 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 MKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 79,431 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2025 77,750 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 76,788 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 73,262 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2022 69,751 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 63,995 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nsr position lamp was not working at the start of the mot but has remained on since

Fail 6 Jan 2021 63,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions outside fitted on the inside! (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing the screen wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim surface (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nsr position lamp was not working at the start of the mot but has remained on since

Pass 3 Jun 2019 52,808 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 52,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 46,492 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 May 2017 46,158 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 45,826 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 45,388 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,905 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 44,292 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 43,612 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,566 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 41,863 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 41,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 41,288 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,603 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,941 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 39,941 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,392 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2006 37,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front 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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R426 MKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R426 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.

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What year was R426 MKO registered?

R426 MKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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