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R586 KGA

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,905 mi
Last recorded145,905 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 KGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2013 145,905 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 139,309 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 139,164 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 125,989 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 116,509 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 111,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2009 111,620 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 107,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 103,657 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 97,014 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R586 KGA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R586 KGA, 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 R586 KGA registered?

R586 KGA is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R586 KGA safe to buy?

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