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R63 FKP

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,561 mi
Last recorded151,561 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 FKP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 151,561 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 150,975 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 145,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 141,076 miles

Engine misfire

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Nov 2010 132,873 miles

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight splitting

n/s/r seatbelt webbing slight fraying

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s & n/s front suspension shock absorbers slightly damp

o/s/f lower body sill damage

Fail 17 Nov 2010 132,873 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s & o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight splitting

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r seatbelt webbing slight fraying

o/s & n/s front suspension shock absorbers slightly damp

o/s/f lower body sill damage

o/s/r brake pads appear low

Pass 2 Dec 2009 120,329 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 103,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

offside front shock absorber damp/weeping

screen chipped edge of zone A.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 103,880 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

offside front shock absorber damp/weeping

screen chipped edge of zone A.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 86,852 miles

centre exhaust bracket welds broken

Fail 21 Nov 2007 86,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust bracket welds broken

Fail 15 Sep 2006 68,363 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,363 miles

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

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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R63 FKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R63 FKP, 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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R63 FKP is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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