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R645 TKR

1998 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,081 mi
Last recorded149,081 miles
Recorded on30 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Golf100,017 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 TKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 May 2011 149,081 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 130,673 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 122,635 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 110,129 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 110,127 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2006 82,525 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 82,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 76,840 miles

fog light switch loose. †power steering pipe damp †exhaust mounts rusty & weak

Fail 2 Mar 2006 76,840 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fog light switch loose. †power steering pipe damp †exhaust mounts rusty & weak

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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R645 TKR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R645 TKR, 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 R645 TKR registered?

R645 TKR is a 1998 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R645 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R645 TKR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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