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R577 DKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,852 mi
Last recorded117,852 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 DKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 117,852 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 96,659 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

auxiliary drive belt heavily perished

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre inner sidewall heavily cracked

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack arms inner joints

Fail 19 May 2011 96,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auxiliary drive belt heavily perished

nearside front tyre inner sidewall heavily cracked

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack arms inner joints

Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,462 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 83,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,430 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 68,005 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,034 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 60,021 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 51,959 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2005 48,967 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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R577 DKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R577 DKP, 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 R577 DKP registered?

R577 DKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R577 DKP safe to buy?

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