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R432 KFG

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,490 mi
Last recorded177,490 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 KFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 177,490 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 168,901 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear big axle bushes are slightly deteriorated

nearside rear shock absorber bump-stop is slightly deteriorated

offside front metal rim has slight damage/distorted

slight damage on the nearside rear quarter panel

Fail 12 Mar 2009 167,919 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 167,919 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 160,732 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HAND BRAKE RUBBER BUTTON MISSING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

O/S/ FRONT BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED DUE TO INCORRECT FITTING

O/S/ REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 160,732 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HAND BRAKE RUBBER BUTTON MISSING

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

O/S/ FRONT BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED DUE TO INCORRECT FITTING

O/S/ REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Nov 2006 150,844 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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R432 KFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc 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 R432 KFG, 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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R432 KFG is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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