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R559 KGP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,221 mi
Last recorded107,221 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2012 107,221 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension top mounts have slight play

front brake discs slightly worn

front pads approx half worn

general corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2012 107,221 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all suspension top mounts have slight play

front brake discs slightly worn

front pads approx half worn

general corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2011 99,971 miles

shock absorbers weak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,552 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,335 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 91,335 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 87,119 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

N/S/F Lower Arm Inner Bushes Perishing

N/S/R Lamp Lens Slightly Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

O/S/F Lower Arm Inner Bush Slightly Perishing

O/S/R Tyre Perishing & Has Side Wall Damage

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Play In Front Top Suspension Mounts

SLIGHT Weep From Power Steering Feed Pipe

Sign Of Coolant Loss

Slight Play In Both Rear Wheel Bearings

Stone Chip In Windscreen Zone B Only Just Acceptable--Recommend Attention

Travel-Both Handbrake & Foot Brake

Pass 29 Mar 2008 87,119 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

N/S/F Lower Arm Inner Bushes Perishing

N/S/R Lamp Lens Slightly Damaged

O/S/F Lower Arm Inner Bush Slightly Perishing

O/S/R Tyre Perishing & Has Side Wall Damage

Play In Front Top Suspension Mounts

SLIGHT Weep From Power Steering Feed Pipe

Sign Of Coolant Loss

Slight Play In Both Rear Wheel Bearings

Stone Chip In Windscreen Zone B Only Just Acceptable--Recommend Attention

Travel-Both Handbrake & Foot Brake

Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,354 miles

Offside Front 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)

both headlamp aims just acceptable,os beam pattern poor

foot and handbrake travel,brake servo hose soft/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

nsr tyre wall damaged

osf inner cv boot split/recommend replacement

play in front suspension top mounts

power steering feed pipe damp,slight play in steering rack

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Mar 2007 77,354 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both headlamp aims just acceptable,os beam pattern poor

foot and handbrake travel,brake servo hose soft/RECOMMEND ATTENTION

nsr tyre wall damaged

osf inner cv boot split/recommend replacement

play in front suspension top mounts

power steering feed pipe damp,slight play in steering rack

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Mar 2006 68,932 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on edges

play in both front top suspension mounts

play in both rear wheel bearings

power steering feed pipe damp

rear exhaust box corroded,leaking repaired with paste,recommend replacement

rear steel brake pipes corroded slightly

slight wall damage nsr tyre

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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R559 KGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R559 KGP, 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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R559 KGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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