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R624 KFS

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

119,778 mi
Last recorded119,778 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 KFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 119,778 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2012 119,778 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,086 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 111,875 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 104,407 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 103,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Coolant leak

Pass 13 Aug 2009 92,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2009 92,412 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2008 85,382 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2008 85,382 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Oil leak

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2007 77,430 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centr exhaust mount cracked

Fuel tank straps rusty

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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2006 69,972 miles

Drivers door mirror surround cracked

Fuel tank strap rusty

N/s/r sidelight slightly dim

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

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

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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R624 KFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R624 KFS, 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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R624 KFS is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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