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R601 KKO

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,368 mi
Last recorded60,368 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 KKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 60,368 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,867 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output dip beam dim (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 58,645 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 57,333 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 57,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre splitting no cords showing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres splitting no cords showing

Pass 12 May 2017 56,215 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 56,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 55,389 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 54,492 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,318 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,010 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,343 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 50,343 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,528 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,526 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,454 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,251 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,483 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,017 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,032 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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R601 KKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R601 KKO, 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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R601 KKO is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 March 1998.

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