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R583 KGP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,003 mi
Last recorded128,003 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 KGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2017 128,003 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2017 128,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 127,937 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 122,663 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 122,564 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 115,738 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 115,736 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 107,887 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 107,887 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 100,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,865 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 87,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 85,553 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 78,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 78,207 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 73,138 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,308 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 66,308 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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R583 KGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R583 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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What year was R583 KGP registered?

R583 KGP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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